Nestled in the Bezirk Waldenburg, the municipality of Niederdorf sits at an altitude of 481 meters above sea level and covers a total surface area of 440 hectares. Table 2 summarizes the key features of the municipality, while Figure 1 shows its location on the map.

The term "Niederdorf" refers to various geographical locations, including municipalities and community parts in Germany and Austria. The name is associated with different areas, indicating a common naming convention across these regions. Each location may have its own unique history and significance within its respective country. More information can be found on the Wikipedia page at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niederdorf.

As of 2025, Niederdorf has a population of 1,831, with 26.66 percent of residents being foreign nationals. The population is composed of 307 children aged 0-17, 1,111 working-age adults aged 18-65, and 413 older adults over 65. There are 925 men and 906 women living in the municipality. In terms of population size, Niederdorf ranks 34th among the 86 municipalities of Baselland. Table 2 shows the population by age groups since 2005.

The municipality's total surface area of 440 hectares is divided into 15.3 percent settlement area, 57.9 percent agricultural area, and 26.3 percent forest.

Niederdorf's tax revenue ranks 38th in the canton. The tax revenue per adult capita and the municipal tax multiplier, along with their respective ranks among the 86 municipalities, provide further insight into the local fiscal landscape.

In 2022, the energy consumption of Niederdorf was dominated by heating oil, which accounted for 11,631.57 MWh, followed by electricity at 8,212 MWh, environmental heat at 2,427.93 MWh, wood at 3,401.48 MWh, and photovoltaic energy at 971.66 MWh. Thermal solar energy contributed 72.61 MWh. The municipality's electricity consumption per capita ranks 25th among all municipalities in the canton, a position that may be influenced by the presence or absence of industrial activity, which can lead to higher electricity consumption.

As of 2026, Niederdorf had a total of 1,189 passenger cars and delivery vans. Of these, 1,040 vehicles were powered by combustion engines, primarily petrol and diesel, while 149 were electric cars, representing 12.5 percent of the total vehicle stock. Table 3 below provides a detailed breakdown of the vehicle stock.

In 2024, Niederdorf recycled a total of 121 kg per capita of household waste and bulky goods, ranking 63rd in the canton. The municipality recycled 38 kg per capita of green waste, ranking 73rd, and 17 kg per capita of glass, ranking 63rd. For paper and cardboard, the per capita amount was 10 kg, ranking 76th. The recycling of oils reached 1 kg per capita, placing Niederdorf 6th in the canton, while other metals were recycled at 2 kg per capita, ranking 32nd. Tinplate and aluminum recycling amounted to 1 kg per capita, ranking 52nd. Table 4 shows the total recycled waste, recycled waste per capita, and the corresponding canton-wide comparison values for each category.