Rickenbach (SO): population and statistics
Rickenbach (SO) has a population of 1,208 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 438 people per km². It ranks 1,323 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +43.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,208 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 438 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Rickenbach (SO) ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 19.2% in Rickenbach (SO), compared with an average of 29.3% in Solothurn and 26.1% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 12.1% in Rickenbach (SO), compared with an average of 22.0% in Solothurn and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Rickenbach (SO) in numbers
Where is Rickenbach (SO)?
Population of Rickenbach (SO) over time
Rickenbach (SO) had 840 residents in 2015 and 1,208 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,055 |
| 2021 | 1,079 |
| 2022 | 1,135 |
| 2023 | 1,198 |
| 2024 | 1,211 |
| 2025 | 1,208 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 387 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wangen bei Olten (5,598 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rickenbach (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 | Rickenbach (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 821 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rickenbach (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 595 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,384 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.1% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,515 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.6% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 509 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.7% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 432 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.2% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 822 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.0% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 524 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.1% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,272 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 371 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 36 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,812 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 306 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.4 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,326 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,093 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 642 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,401 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 104 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,129 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.1 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 342 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.2% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,630 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rickenbach (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 750 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 974 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 620.9 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 293 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.1% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 727 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Rickenbach (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 661 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rickenbach (SO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rickenbach (SO)?
Rickenbach (SO) has 1,208 residents (2025), ranking 1,323 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rickenbach (SO)?
Rickenbach (SO) covers 2.8 km², with a density of 438 people per km².
Is the population of Rickenbach (SO) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rickenbach (SO) went from 840 to 1,208, a change of +43.8%.
Where is Rickenbach (SO)?
Rickenbach (SO) is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Olten (district). Latitude 47.341, longitude 7.858.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Rickenbach (SO)?
In Rickenbach (SO), “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 19.2% (2026), ranking 1,630 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rickenbach (SO)?
In Rickenbach (SO), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.1% (2026), ranking 1,515 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rickenbach (SO)?
In Rickenbach (SO), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rickenbach (SO)?
The nearest to Rickenbach (SO) are Wangen bei Olten (0.9 km), Hägendorf (1.3 km), Kappel (SO) (1.9 km), Gunzgen (3.5 km), Boningen (3.6 km).