Riedholz: population and statistics
Riedholz has a population of 2,319 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 324 people per km². It ranks 893 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,319 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 324 people/km²
- 485 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Riedholz ranks No. 40 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.2% in Riedholz, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 204.0 in Riedholz, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Riedholz in numbers
Where is Riedholz?
Population of Riedholz over time
Riedholz had 2,289 residents in 2015 and 2,319 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,316 |
| 2021 | 2,309 |
| 2022 | 2,288 |
| 2023 | 2,313 |
| 2024 | 2,310 |
| 2025 | 2,319 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,001 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Luterbach (3,756 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,760 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Riedholz
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 | Riedholz | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 433 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Riedholz | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,095 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,030 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.1% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 849 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.2% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 214 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Riedholz | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.2% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 719 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 870 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 971 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 907.9 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,236 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.6 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 891 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,190 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 766 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Riedholz | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 115 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,147 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 132 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 992 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.9 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,267 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.2% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 439 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.5% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Riedholz | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 473 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,192 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 204.0 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,549 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 851 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 694 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Riedholz | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.4% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,445 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Riedholz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riedholz?
Riedholz has 2,319 residents (2025), ranking 893 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Riedholz?
Riedholz covers 7.2 km², with a density of 324 people per km².
Is the population of Riedholz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Riedholz went from 2,289 to 2,319, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Riedholz?
Riedholz is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Lebern (district). Latitude 47.230, longitude 7.568.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Riedholz?
In Riedholz, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.2% (2026), ranking 214 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Riedholz?
In Riedholz, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 204.0 (2024), ranking 1,549 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riedholz?
In Riedholz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riedholz?
The nearest to Riedholz are Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus (1.4 km), Luterbach (1.8 km), Hubersdorf (2.3 km), Flumenthal (2.4 km), Balm bei Günsberg (2.6 km).