Subingen: population and statistics
Subingen has a population of 3,311 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 528 people per km². It ranks 669 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,311 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 528 people/km²
- 441 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Subingen ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 90.9% in Subingen, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 79.1% in Subingen, compared with an average of 72.7% in Solothurn and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Subingen in numbers
Where is Subingen?
Population of Subingen over time
Subingen had 3,068 residents in 2015 and 3,311 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,173 |
| 2021 | 3,181 |
| 2022 | 3,211 |
| 2023 | 3,285 |
| 2024 | 3,299 |
| 2025 | 3,311 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 878 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Horriwil, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Derendingen (7,219 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Subingen
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 | Subingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 858 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Subingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,613 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 739 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.2% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,294 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.5% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 693 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 370 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Subingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.1% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 118 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,344 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,456 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 183 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 583 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,078 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.7 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 655 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,278 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 920 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Subingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 184 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 823 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 196 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 746 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,156 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.9% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 694 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Subingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,203 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 310 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 967.4 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 85 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.9% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 63 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.1% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,637 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Subingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 935 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Subingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Subingen?
Subingen has 3,311 residents (2025), ranking 669 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Subingen?
Subingen covers 6.3 km², with a density of 528 people per km².
Is the population of Subingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Subingen went from 3,068 to 3,311, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Subingen?
Subingen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.197, longitude 7.615.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Subingen?
In Subingen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 90.9% (2024), ranking 63 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Subingen?
In Subingen, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 79.1% (2026), ranking 118 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Subingen?
In Subingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Subingen?
The nearest to Subingen are Horriwil (1.6 km), Derendingen (2.0 km), Oekingen (2.0 km), Hüniken (2.1 km), Deitingen (2.2 km).