Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen: population and statistics
Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen has a population of 1,199 (2025) across 24.5 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 1,328 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,199 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 681 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen ranks No. 65 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 8.8% in Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen, compared with an average of 21.9% in Solothurn and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.6% in Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen, compared with an average of 21.7% in Solothurn and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen in numbers
Where is Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
Population of Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen over time
Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen had 1,219 residents in 2015 and 1,199 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,171 |
| 2021 | 1,173 |
| 2022 | 1,162 |
| 2023 | 1,205 |
| 2024 | 1,209 |
| 2025 | 1,199 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,426 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Seehof, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberdorf (SO) (1,806 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen
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 | Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 232 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 679 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,300 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 193 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.8% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,708 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.5% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 445 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.6% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 271 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 767 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 803 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,002 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,095 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.6 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,319 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,309 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 613 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 91 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,315 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 60 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,482 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,513 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 278 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,462 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 231.9 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,439 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,562 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.2% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 429 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.8% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,134 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen has 1,199 residents (2025), ranking 1,328 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen covers 24.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen went from 1,219 to 1,199, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Thal (district). Latitude 47.282, longitude 7.529.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
In Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 1,708 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
In Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.6% (2025), ranking 232 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
In Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen?
The nearest to Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen are Seehof (3.0 km), Balm bei Günsberg (3.9 km), Günsberg (4.5 km), Herbetswil (5.1 km), Corcelles (BE) (5.7 km).