Schnottwil: population and statistics
Schnottwil has a population of 1,159 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 1,354 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,159 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 162 people/km²
- 511 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Schnottwil ranks No. 69 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,901 kW in Schnottwil, compared with an average of 1,095 kW in Solothurn and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.6% in Schnottwil, compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Schnottwil in numbers
Where is Schnottwil?
Population of Schnottwil over time
Schnottwil had 1,063 residents in 2015 and 1,159 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,135 |
| 2021 | 1,140 |
| 2022 | 1,131 |
| 2023 | 1,150 |
| 2024 | 1,176 |
| 2025 | 1,159 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,004 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Biezwil, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Büren an der Aare (3,779 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schnottwil
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 | Schnottwil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 940 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schnottwil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 568 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,413 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.3% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 578 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.5% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 826 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.9% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 765 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schnottwil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.8% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,004 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.2% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 877 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 351 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 395 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,901 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 56 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.8 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,247 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,813 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 435 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schnottwil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.8 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,213 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.9% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,351 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schnottwil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 364 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,332 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 314.1 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,096 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,677 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 49.5% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 133 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schnottwil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,712 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schnottwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schnottwil?
Schnottwil has 1,159 residents (2025), ranking 1,354 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schnottwil?
Schnottwil covers 7.2 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Schnottwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schnottwil went from 1,063 to 1,159, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Schnottwil?
Schnottwil is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Bucheggberg (district). Latitude 47.109, longitude 7.391.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schnottwil?
In Schnottwil, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,901 kW (2026), ranking 56 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schnottwil?
In Schnottwil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.6% (2025), ranking 1,712 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schnottwil?
In Schnottwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schnottwil?
The nearest to Schnottwil are Biezwil (2.1 km), Diessbach bei Büren (2.2 km), Oberwil bei Büren (2.7 km), Wengi (2.9 km), Büetigen (3.5 km).