Rodersdorf: population and statistics
Rodersdorf has a population of 1,398 (2025) across 5.3 km², or 264 people per km². It ranks 1,228 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,398 residents
- 5.3 km²
- 264 people/km²
- 382 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Rodersdorf ranks No. 58 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 90.1% in Rodersdorf, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
District heating: 0.0% in Rodersdorf, compared with an average of 2.7% in Solothurn and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Rodersdorf in numbers
Where is Rodersdorf?
Population of Rodersdorf over time
Rodersdorf had 1,332 residents in 2015 and 1,398 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,375 |
| 2021 | 1,406 |
| 2022 | 1,382 |
| 2023 | 1,418 |
| 2024 | 1,408 |
| 2025 | 1,398 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 741 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Metzerlen-Mariastein, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hofstetten-Flüh (3,410 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rodersdorf
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 | Rodersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.0% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 41 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rodersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 740 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,232 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.5% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,436 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,362 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 90.1% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 5 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rodersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.4% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 464 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 805 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.3% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 698 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,266 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 758 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.8 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,492 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,697 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,241 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rodersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 58 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,501 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.5 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,737 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.6% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,768 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 16 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rodersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 183 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,661 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.9 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,766 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.3% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 502 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.0% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,698 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rodersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,391 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rodersdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rodersdorf?
Rodersdorf has 1,398 residents (2025), ranking 1,228 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rodersdorf?
Rodersdorf covers 5.3 km², with a density of 264 people per km².
Is the population of Rodersdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rodersdorf went from 1,332 to 1,398, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Rodersdorf?
Rodersdorf is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Dorneck (district). Latitude 47.481, longitude 7.457.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Rodersdorf?
In Rodersdorf, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 90.1% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
District heating: what is the figure for Rodersdorf?
In Rodersdorf, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rodersdorf?
In Rodersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rodersdorf?
The nearest to Rodersdorf are Metzerlen-Mariastein (1.7 km), Burg im Leimental (2.8 km), Hofstetten-Flüh (4.4 km), Bättwil (5.0 km), Witterswil (5.1 km).