Wangen bei Olten: population and statistics
Wangen bei Olten has a population of 5,598 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 804 people per km². It ranks 375 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,598 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 804 people/km²
- 423 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Wangen bei Olten ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 89.4% in Wangen bei Olten, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 79.2% in Wangen bei Olten, compared with an average of 72.7% in Solothurn and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Wangen bei Olten in numbers
Where is Wangen bei Olten?
Population of Wangen bei Olten over time
Wangen bei Olten had 5,088 residents in 2015 and 5,598 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,239 |
| 2021 | 5,350 |
| 2022 | 5,452 |
| 2023 | 5,539 |
| 2024 | 5,532 |
| 2025 | 5,598 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 975 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rickenbach (SO), 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Olten (19,265 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Wangen bei Olten
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 | Wangen bei Olten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,165 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wangen bei Olten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,837 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 402 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,368 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.6% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 399 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wangen bei Olten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.2% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 117 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.7% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,468 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 170 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 830.8 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,326 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.5 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 520 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,692 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,435 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wangen bei Olten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 659 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 256 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 595 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.7 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,647 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.8% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wangen bei Olten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,540 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 382 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 453.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 598 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 86 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.0% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,541 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wangen bei Olten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 327 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wangen bei Olten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wangen bei Olten?
Wangen bei Olten has 5,598 residents (2025), ranking 375 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wangen bei Olten?
Wangen bei Olten covers 7.0 km², with a density of 804 people per km².
Is the population of Wangen bei Olten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wangen bei Olten went from 5,088 to 5,598, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Wangen bei Olten?
Wangen bei Olten is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Olten (district). Latitude 47.344, longitude 7.869.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Wangen bei Olten?
In Wangen bei Olten, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 89.4% (2024), ranking 86 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Wangen bei Olten?
In Wangen bei Olten, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 79.2% (2026), ranking 117 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wangen bei Olten?
In Wangen bei Olten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wangen bei Olten?
The nearest to Wangen bei Olten are Rickenbach (SO) (0.9 km), Hägendorf (2.2 km), Kappel (SO) (2.6 km), Olten (3.1 km), Trimbach (3.2 km).