Solothurn Population 2026
Solothurn has a population of 16,777, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Solothurn. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,777
Rank in Switzerland
#58
Coordinates
47.21°N, 7.54°E
~440 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Solothurn?
Solothurn has a population of 16,777 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Solothurn in?
Solothurn is located in Solothurn, Switzerland.
Is Solothurn the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 30 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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