Wisen (SO): population and statistics
Wisen (SO) has a population of 451 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 94.2 people per km². It ranks 1,855 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 451 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 682 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Wisen (SO) ranks No. 98 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Wisen (SO) in numbers
Where is Wisen (SO)?
Population of Wisen (SO) over time
Wisen (SO) had 404 residents in 2015 and 451 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 442 |
| 2021 | 433 |
| 2022 | 437 |
| 2023 | 443 |
| 2024 | 438 |
| 2025 | 451 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Elevation”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 671 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hauenstein-Ifenthal, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Läufelfingen (1,419 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Wisen (SO)
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 | Wisen (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 21.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Wisen (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 235 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,881 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.7% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.6% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.8% | 70.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Wisen (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.1% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.2% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.3% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,416 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.9 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,928 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,843 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Wisen (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 17 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,965 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.9% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.2% | 29.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Wisen (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 104 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,870 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.6 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.3% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.7% | 27.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Wisen (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wisen (SO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wisen (SO)?
Wisen (SO) has 451 residents (2025), ranking 1,855 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wisen (SO)?
Wisen (SO) covers 4.8 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Wisen (SO) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wisen (SO) went from 404 to 451, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Wisen (SO)?
Wisen (SO) is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Gösgen (district). Latitude 47.394, longitude 7.888.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Wisen (SO)?
In Wisen (SO), “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 17 (2026), ranking 1,965 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Wisen (SO)?
In Wisen (SO), “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 4.9 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,928 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wisen (SO)?
In Wisen (SO), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wisen (SO)?
The nearest to Wisen (SO) are Hauenstein-Ifenthal (2.1 km), Läufelfingen (2.4 km), Häfelfingen (2.9 km), Zeglingen (3.0 km), Trimbach (3.5 km).