Oberdorf (SO): population and statistics
Oberdorf (SO) has a population of 1,806 (2025) across 11.9 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 1,032 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,806 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 570 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Oberdorf (SO) ranks No. 48 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 6.8% in Oberdorf (SO), compared with an average of 27.9% in Solothurn and 22.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.6% in Oberdorf (SO), compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,196 kWh a year here.
Oberdorf (SO) in numbers
Where is Oberdorf (SO)?
Population of Oberdorf (SO) over time
Oberdorf (SO) had 1,654 residents in 2015 and 1,806 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,776 |
| 2021 | 1,813 |
| 2022 | 1,844 |
| 2023 | 1,859 |
| 2024 | 1,818 |
| 2025 | 1,806 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,668 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langendorf (3,983 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberdorf (SO)
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 | Oberdorf (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.5% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 243 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberdorf (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 901 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,104 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.3% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 950 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.0% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.2% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 265 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberdorf (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.3% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 586 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.0% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,304 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 148 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 741 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,333 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 677 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.8 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,206 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,760 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,022 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberdorf (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 85 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.1 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,606 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.8% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberdorf (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 395 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,291 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 218.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,492 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.3% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 236 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,679 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberdorf (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,613 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberdorf (SO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberdorf (SO)?
Oberdorf (SO) has 1,806 residents (2025), ranking 1,032 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberdorf (SO)?
Oberdorf (SO) covers 11.9 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Oberdorf (SO) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberdorf (SO) went from 1,654 to 1,806, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Oberdorf (SO)?
Oberdorf (SO) is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Lebern (district). Latitude 47.232, longitude 7.504.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Oberdorf (SO)?
In Oberdorf (SO), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 6.8% (2024), ranking 1,679 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberdorf (SO)?
In Oberdorf (SO), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.6% (2025), ranking 1,613 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberdorf (SO)?
In Oberdorf (SO), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,196 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberdorf (SO)?
The nearest to Oberdorf (SO) are Langendorf (1.5 km), Bellach (1.9 km), Rüttenen (1.9 km), Lommiswil (2.7 km), Solothurn (3.7 km).