Recherswil: population and statistics
Recherswil has a population of 2,260 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 673 people per km². It ranks 904 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,260 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 673 people/km²
- 458 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Recherswil ranks No. 41 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 82.0% in Recherswil, compared with an average of 72.7% in Solothurn and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 81.1% in Recherswil, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Recherswil in numbers
Where is Recherswil?
Population of Recherswil over time
Recherswil had 1,826 residents in 2015 and 2,260 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,028 |
| 2021 | 2,079 |
| 2022 | 2,146 |
| 2023 | 2,180 |
| 2024 | 2,202 |
| 2025 | 2,260 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Obergerlafingen, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gerlafingen (5,859 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Recherswil
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 | Recherswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 526 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Recherswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,032 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,025 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.2% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,294 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.4% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 316 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.1% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 178 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Recherswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.0% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 70 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,382 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,450 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,110 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 111 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 994 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 903.1 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.3 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,091 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,106 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,155 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Recherswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,004 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 167 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 856 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 600 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.1% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,044 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.1% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Recherswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 688 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,011 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 304.4 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,152 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 611 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 942 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Recherswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Recherswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Recherswil?
Recherswil has 2,260 residents (2025), ranking 904 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Recherswil?
Recherswil covers 3.4 km², with a density of 673 people per km².
Is the population of Recherswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Recherswil went from 1,826 to 2,260, a change of +23.8%.
Where is Recherswil?
Recherswil is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.164, longitude 7.594.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Recherswil?
In Recherswil, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 82.0% (2026), ranking 70 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Recherswil?
In Recherswil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 81.1% (2026), ranking 178 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Recherswil?
In Recherswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Recherswil?
The nearest to Recherswil are Obergerlafingen (0.9 km), Kriegstetten (1.3 km), Halten (1.4 km), Zielebach (1.5 km), Gerlafingen (1.8 km).