4612 Wangen b. Olten (Wangen bei Olten): key figures
4612 Wangen b. Olten (postcode area in Wangen bei Olten) has 5,501 residents in 2025 across 7.0 km², or 784 people per km². Population: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,501 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 784 people/km²
4612 Wangen b. Olten in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 4612 Wangen b. Olten ranks No. 409 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4612 Wangen b. Olten over time
4612 Wangen b. Olten had 4,992 residents in 2015 and 5,501 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,992 |
| 2020 | 5,128 |
| 2023 | 5,433 |
| 2025 | 5,501 |
All indicators for 4612 Wangen b. Olten
Next to the value for 4612 Wangen b. Olten: all postcode areas of Wangen bei Olten, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4612 Wangen b. Olten | Wangen bei Olten | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,841 | – | – | ranked 408 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,302 | – | – | ranked 270 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.6% | 23.2% | ranked 2,567 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.5% | 22.5% | 23.6% | ranked 1,477 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.1% | 77.1% | 63.5% | ranked 812 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4612 Wangen b. Olten | Wangen bei Olten | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.1% | 79.1% | 56.2% | ranked 194 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 10.2% | 16.2% | ranked 1,930 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 13.5% | ranked 2,615 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | ranked 1,913 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4612 Wangen b. Olten | Wangen bei Olten | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.1% | 30.1% | 29.8% | ranked 452 of 2,040 |
Where is 4612 Wangen b. Olten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4612 Wangen b. Olten (Wangen bei Olten)?
4612 Wangen b. Olten has 5,501 residents in 2025. It covers 7.0 km², or 784 people per km².
Where is 4612 Wangen b. Olten?
4612 Wangen b. Olten (postcode area) is part of Wangen bei Olten, in Solothurn.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4612 Wangen b. Olten?
Share of foreign nationals: 30.1% (2025), ranked 452 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4612 Wangen b. Olten?
Dwellings: 2,841 (2026), ranked 408 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.