Nuglar-St. Pantaleon: population and statistics
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon has a population of 1,580 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 249 people per km². It ranks 1,136 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,580 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 249 people/km²
- 487 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Nuglar-St. Pantaleon ranks No. 52 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 122.8 in Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.1% in Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon in numbers
Where is Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
Population of Nuglar-St. Pantaleon over time
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon had 1,482 residents in 2015 and 1,580 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,516 |
| 2021 | 1,535 |
| 2022 | 1,542 |
| 2023 | 1,546 |
| 2024 | 1,553 |
| 2025 | 1,580 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 888 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Seltisberg, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liestal (16,081 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Nuglar-St. Pantaleon
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.8% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 150 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 745 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,228 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 819 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.7% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,262 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.1% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 62 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 612 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.7% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 982 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.8% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 629 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,440 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 885.0 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,266 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.9 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,425 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,506 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,278 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 91 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,315 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 75 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,350 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.5 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,591 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.7% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 194 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,635 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,779 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.2% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,090 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.2% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 930 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,371 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nuglar-St. Pantaleon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon has 1,580 residents (2025), ranking 1,136 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon covers 6.3 km², with a density of 249 people per km².
Is the population of Nuglar-St. Pantaleon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nuglar-St. Pantaleon went from 1,482 to 1,580, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Dorneck (district). Latitude 47.472, longitude 7.693.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
In Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 122.8 (2024), ranking 1,779 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
In Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.1% (2026), ranking 62 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
In Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nuglar-St. Pantaleon?
The nearest to Nuglar-St. Pantaleon are Seltisberg (2.3 km), Gempen (2.6 km), Büren (SO) (2.9 km), Lupsingen (2.9 km), Liestal (3.4 km).