Grenchen Population 2026
Grenchen has a population of 15,927, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Solothurn. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,927
Rank in Switzerland
#65
Coordinates
47.19°N, 7.40°E
~454 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Solothurn
Cities near Grenchen
FAQ
What is the population of Grenchen?
Grenchen has a population of 15,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Grenchen in?
Grenchen is located in Solothurn, Switzerland.
Is Grenchen the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 27 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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