Arboldswil is a municipality in the Bezirk Waldenburg, located at an altitude of 634 meters above sea level. With a total surface area of 347 hectares, it is a relatively small community nestled in the hills of Basel-Landschaft. Table 2 summarizes the key features of the municipality, while Figure 1 shows its location on the map.

The history of Arboldswil stretches back to the late Stone Age, with evidence of continued habitation through Roman times. First documented in 1226, the village was owned by the Counts of Frohburg until 1366, after which it passed to the Bishop of Basel and then to the city of Basel in 1400. Its coat of arms, featuring a silver battlement wall on a blue background, was officially adopted in 1944. More information can be found on the Wikipedia page at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arboldswil.

As of 2025, Arboldswil has a population of 594 people, ranking 65th among the canton's 86 municipalities. The population includes 11.2 percent foreign nationals, placing it 72nd in the canton for this measure. The age structure shows 95 children (0-17), 365 working-age adults (18-65), and 134 older adults (over 65). The gender balance is nearly even, with 301 women and 293 men. Table 2 shows the population by age groups since 2005.

The municipality covers 347 hectares of land. Of this, 7.5 percent is classified as settlement area, 50.9 percent as agricultural area, and 41.6 percent as forest. This distribution reflects a rural character with significant woodland and farmland.

In terms of taxes, Arboldswil ranks 61st in the canton for total tax revenue. The tax revenue per adult capita and the municipal tax multiplier are key indicators of the local fiscal environment. The municipality's rank for tax revenue per capita among the 86 municipalities of Baselland is 61, and its municipal tax multiplier also has a specific rank within the canton.

Energy consumption in Arboldswil for 2022 is dominated by heating oil, with 1993.64 MWh consumed, followed by environmental heat at 1813.88 MWh and electricity at 1488.61 MWh. Wood and photovoltaic energy contribute 940.32 MWh and 240.45 MWh respectively, while thermal solar energy adds 43.78 MWh. Electricity consumption per capita is 2.5 MWh, ranking 76th among all municipalities in the canton. This relatively low per capita consumption may be influenced by the absence of significant industrial activity, which can drive up electricity use in other communities.

The vehicle stock in Arboldswil, as of 2026, includes 414 total passenger cars and delivery vans. Of these, 356 are powered by combustion engines (mainly petrol and diesel), while 58 are electric vehicles, representing 14.0 percent of the total. Table 3 below provides a detailed breakdown of the vehicle stock.

Waste recycling data from 2024 shows that Arboldswil recycles 184.0 kilograms of green waste per capita, ranking 9th in the canton, which places it among the leading municipalities for this category. For glass, the municipality recycles 13.0 kilograms per capita, ranking 79th. Household waste and bulky goods amount to 93.0 kilograms per capita, ranking 79th. Paper and cardboard recycling is at 5.0 kilograms per capita, ranking 83rd, while tinplate and aluminum recycling is at 1.0 kilogram per capita, ranking 52nd. Table 4 presents the total recycled waste, recycled waste per capita, and the corresponding canton-wide comparison values.