Obergerlafingen: population and statistics
Obergerlafingen has a population of 1,232 (2025) across 1.5 km², or 810 people per km². It ranks 1,305 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,232 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 810 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Obergerlafingen ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 84.2% in Obergerlafingen, compared with an average of 65.9% in Solothurn and 68.6% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 82.4% in Obergerlafingen, compared with an average of 72.7% in Solothurn and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Obergerlafingen in numbers
Where is Obergerlafingen?
Population of Obergerlafingen over time
Obergerlafingen had 1,111 residents in 2015 and 1,232 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,247 |
| 2021 | 1,234 |
| 2022 | 1,246 |
| 2023 | 1,262 |
| 2024 | 1,266 |
| 2025 | 1,232 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 213 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zielebach, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Recherswil (2,260 residents), 0.9 km away.
All indicators for Obergerlafingen
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 | Obergerlafingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 634 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obergerlafingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 587 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,393 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 988 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,355 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.1% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 131 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Obergerlafingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.4% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 62 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,494 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,367 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,287 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 725 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,328 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,828 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 676 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obergerlafingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,210 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 120 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,040 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.4 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 217 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 84.2% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 22 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,747 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obergerlafingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 559 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,107 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 453.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 598 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,071 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 317 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Obergerlafingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,280 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Obergerlafingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obergerlafingen?
Obergerlafingen has 1,232 residents (2025), ranking 1,305 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Obergerlafingen?
Obergerlafingen covers 1.5 km², with a density of 810 people per km².
Is the population of Obergerlafingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Obergerlafingen went from 1,111 to 1,232, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Obergerlafingen?
Obergerlafingen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.161, longitude 7.583.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Obergerlafingen?
In Obergerlafingen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 84.2% (2026), ranking 22 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Obergerlafingen?
In Obergerlafingen, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 82.4% (2026), ranking 62 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obergerlafingen?
In Obergerlafingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obergerlafingen?
The nearest to Obergerlafingen are Zielebach (0.6 km), Recherswil (0.9 km), Gerlafingen (1.4 km), Kriegstetten (1.9 km), Wiler bei Utzenstorf (2.2 km).