Categories in Olten
Body repairCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersBuilding Materials SupplierElectrical Equipment ManufacturerGoldsmithMachine ConstructionMetalworkingMetalworking Services & WorkshopsWholesale of Textiles & Raw MaterialsWholesalersBoutiqueCleanersClothing storesDress StoreDry CleanerFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCharitiesChild Care AgencyChurchesClubCommunity CenterCounselorCultural AssociationDay Care CenterDisability Services and Support OrganizationFamily CounselorGovernment OfficeMailing ServiceMunicipal Administration OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPolitical PartyPost OfficeRecycling CenterRecycling drop-off locationRetirement Home
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Olten
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 486 | 33 years |
| Health and medical | 209 | — |
| Shopping | 167 | 42 years |
| Restaurants | 153 | 32 years |
| Real estate | 139 | 41 years |
| Other construction | 88 | 50 years |
| Beauty salons | 81 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 78 | 48 years |
| Clothing stores | 73 | 41 years |
| Hairdressers | 63 | 35 years |
| Electronics stores | 63 | 36 years |
| Education | 62 | — |
Olten Facts
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Population | 13,873 |
| Male Population | 6,838 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,035 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +0.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.1% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 42.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,046 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 62 |
| Neighborhoods | Gundeldingen, Innenstadt, Rözmatt, Affoltern, Matthäus |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.34999, 7.90329 |
| Postal Codes | 4600, 4601, 4603, 4609, 4611, More |
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Olten Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 13,419 | 13,586 | 14,255 | 13,873 | 14,115 | 14,265 |
| Population Density | 2,129.2 / km² | 2,064.5 / km² | 2,090.2 / km² | 2,193.1 / km² | 2,134.3 / km² | 2,171.5 / km² | 2,194.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOlten Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olten | +0.2% | +3.4% | +2.1% |
| Canton of Solothurn | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Olten Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olten | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Canton of Solothurn | 42.9 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Olten Population Density
Population Density: 2,134 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olten | 13,873 | 6.5 km² | 2,134 / km² |
| Canton of Solothurn | 261,389 | 790.4 km² | 331 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Olten Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Olten
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Olten
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Olten
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Olten
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Olten
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Olten Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $49,556 | $50,064 | $47,957 | $48,336 | $46,272 | $54,083 | $50,429 | $53,046 |
| Total GDP | $925.5M | $967.3M | $923.2M | $932.5M | $913.8M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Olten CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olten | 164,020 tn | 11.82 tn | 25,233.8 tons/km² |
| Canton of Solothurn | 3,094,643 tn | 11.84 tn | 3,915.3 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Olten CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 164,020 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,233.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 53.3 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 54 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 37.9 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 36.4 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 33.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 34.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 34.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 34.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 34.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 35.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Olten
Olten is a town in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland and capital of the district of the same name. 's railway station is within 30 minutes of Zürich, Bern, Basel, and Lucerne by train, and is a rail hub of Switzerland.
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