Published: July 21, 2025
Reference period: 2024-01-01 – 2025-01-01
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the building stock and energy usage in the canton of Baselland from January 2024 to January 2025, highlighting the number of buildings, energy sources for heating, and the adoption of renewable energy, particularly photovoltaic installations, across various communes. Notably, Muttenz has the highest number of buildings and building surface area, while gas is the most commonly used energy source for heating.
This report provides an overview of the building stock and energy data for the canton of Baselland, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The data is sourced from official records of Baselland's municipalities, offering insights into various aspects of the building infrastructure and energy usage.
The total number of buildings in the canton is 129,154. Muttenz stands out as the commune with the highest number of buildings, totaling 6,971, while Liedertswil has the fewest, with 121 buildings. The table below highlights the top five communes by the number of buildings, including a breakdown of residential and non-residential structures:
| Location | Number of Buildings | Residential Buildings | Non-Residential Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muttenz | 6,971 | 4,051 | 2,920 |
| Reinach (BL) | 6,183 | 4,436 | 1,747 |
| Allschwil | 5,299 | 3,665 | 1,634 |
| Pratteln | 5,031 | 2,692 | 2,339 |
| Liestal | 4,955 | 3,016 | 1,939 |
The total building surface area in the canton amounts to 1,727.5 hectares, which is equivalent to approximately 2,419 standard soccer fields. Muttenz has the highest building surface area at 116.6 hectares, while Liedertswil has the lowest at 1.5 hectares.
In terms of energy carriers for heating, gas is the most commonly used energy source, with 23,534 buildings utilizing it. Other significant energy carriers include heating oil, used by 23,406 buildings, and generic geothermal energy, which heats 10,796 buildings. District heating is employed by 6,945 buildings, while wood-based heating options such as generic wood, pellets, and logs are used in a combined total of 4,355 buildings. Electricity is the primary heating source for 2,346 buildings, and other sources like air, unspecified sources, and solar thermal energy are used to a lesser extent.
The canton hosts a total of 6,756 photovoltaic installations, with a combined installed power capacity of 118,338.4 kWp. Notably, Münchenstein leads in installed capacity among the top communes, followed by Allschwil, Muttenz, Liestal, and Reinach (BL). Additional data on photovoltaic installations can be accessed through the Baselland Data Portal.
In conclusion, this report has covered the major aspects of the building stock and energy usage in Baselland for the specified period. The data highlights the diversity in building types, energy sources, and renewable energy adoption across the canton.
🤖 This text was generated using AI. All quantitative information is based on the dataset referenced in the data source.