Starrkirch-Wil: population and statistics
Starrkirch-Wil has a population of 2,020 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 1,092 people per km². It ranks 968 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,020 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 1,092 people/km²
- 450 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Starrkirch-Wil ranks No. 43 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Starrkirch-Wil, compared with an average of 2.7% in Solothurn and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 81.2 in Starrkirch-Wil, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Starrkirch-Wil in numbers
Where is Starrkirch-Wil?
Population of Starrkirch-Wil over time
Starrkirch-Wil had 1,700 residents in 2015 and 2,020 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,753 |
| 2021 | 1,812 |
| 2022 | 1,871 |
| 2023 | 1,956 |
| 2024 | 1,980 |
| 2025 | 2,020 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 259 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Olten (19,265 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Starrkirch-Wil
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 | Starrkirch-Wil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,054 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Starrkirch-Wil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 921 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,093 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.0% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,353 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.6% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 233 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.0% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 179 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Starrkirch-Wil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.8% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 602 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.3% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 259 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,534 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 774.3 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.1 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,551 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,010 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,674 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Starrkirch-Wil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,497 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.0 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,664 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.7% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 839 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Starrkirch-Wil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 164 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,714 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.2 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,808 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.0% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 384 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,193 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Starrkirch-Wil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 879 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Starrkirch-Wil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Starrkirch-Wil?
Starrkirch-Wil has 2,020 residents (2025), ranking 968 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Starrkirch-Wil?
Starrkirch-Wil covers 1.9 km², with a density of 1,092 people per km².
Is the population of Starrkirch-Wil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Starrkirch-Wil went from 1,700 to 2,020, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Starrkirch-Wil?
Starrkirch-Wil is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Olten (district). Latitude 47.348, longitude 7.926.
District heating: what is the figure for Starrkirch-Wil?
In Starrkirch-Wil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Starrkirch-Wil?
In Starrkirch-Wil, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 81.2 (2024), ranking 1,808 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Starrkirch-Wil?
In Starrkirch-Wil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Starrkirch-Wil?
The nearest to Starrkirch-Wil are Olten (1.5 km), Dulliken (1.5 km), Winznau (2.0 km), Trimbach (2.6 km), Obergösgen (2.8 km).