Oberbuchsiten: population and statistics
Oberbuchsiten has a population of 2,382 (2025) across 9.4 km², or 254 people per km². It ranks 876 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,382 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 254 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Oberbuchsiten ranks No. 39 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Oberbuchsiten, compared with an average of 2.7% in Solothurn and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 89.1% in Oberbuchsiten, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Oberbuchsiten in numbers
Where is Oberbuchsiten?
Population of Oberbuchsiten over time
Oberbuchsiten had 2,184 residents in 2015 and 2,382 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,294 |
| 2021 | 2,289 |
| 2022 | 2,343 |
| 2023 | 2,384 |
| 2024 | 2,404 |
| 2025 | 2,382 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,312 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Niederbuchsiten, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egerkingen (4,365 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberbuchsiten
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 | Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,565 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,177 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 946 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.3% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 842 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.4% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 762 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 865 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.8% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 235 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,172 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,119 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,762 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 345 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.3 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 900 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,782 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 827 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 133 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,047 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 153 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 910 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 932 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.4% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.7% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 749 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 826 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 918 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 346.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 965 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.1% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 89 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,585 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 222 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberbuchsiten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberbuchsiten?
Oberbuchsiten has 2,382 residents (2025), ranking 876 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberbuchsiten?
Oberbuchsiten covers 9.4 km², with a density of 254 people per km².
Is the population of Oberbuchsiten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberbuchsiten went from 2,184 to 2,382, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Oberbuchsiten?
Oberbuchsiten is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Gäu (district). Latitude 47.311, longitude 7.767.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberbuchsiten?
In Oberbuchsiten, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Oberbuchsiten?
In Oberbuchsiten, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 89.1% (2024), ranking 89 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberbuchsiten?
In Oberbuchsiten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberbuchsiten?
The nearest to Oberbuchsiten are Niederbuchsiten (1.6 km), Neuendorf (2.3 km), Egerkingen (2.4 km), Holderbank (SO) (2.7 km), Kestenholz (3.2 km).