Oekingen: population and statistics
Oekingen has a population of 887 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 362 people per km². It ranks 1,533 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 887 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 362 people/km²
- 449 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Oekingen ranks No. 82 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 98.1 in Oekingen, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Oekingen in numbers
Where is Oekingen?
Population of Oekingen over time
Oekingen had 807 residents in 2015 and 887 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 878 |
| 2021 | 901 |
| 2022 | 890 |
| 2023 | 868 |
| 2024 | 894 |
| 2025 | 887 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 343 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kriegstetten (1,456 residents), 0.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oekingen
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 | Oekingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 506 of 1,811 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oekingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.6 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,723 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,602 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,052 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oekingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 0 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 2,110 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,809 of 1,811 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oekingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 87 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,921 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.1 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,801 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.1% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 653 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.9% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,349 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oekingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.4% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,716 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oekingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oekingen?
Oekingen has 887 residents (2025), ranking 1,533 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oekingen?
Oekingen covers 2.5 km², with a density of 362 people per km².
Is the population of Oekingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oekingen went from 807 to 887, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Oekingen?
Oekingen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.180, longitude 7.604.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oekingen?
In Oekingen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 98.1 (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Oekingen?
In Oekingen, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oekingen?
In Oekingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oekingen?
The nearest to Oekingen are Kriegstetten (0.7 km), Halten (1.5 km), Horriwil (1.5 km), Derendingen (1.7 km), Recherswil (2.0 km).