Aarberg: population and statistics
Aarberg has a population of 4,601 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 580 people per km². It ranks 480 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,601 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 580 people/km²
- 453 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Aarberg ranks No. 50 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 701.6 in Aarberg, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 56.4% in Aarberg, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Aarberg in numbers
Where is Aarberg?
Population of Aarberg over time
Aarberg had 4,529 residents in 2015 and 4,601 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,626 |
| 2021 | 4,600 |
| 2022 | 4,629 |
| 2023 | 4,648 |
| 2024 | 4,620 |
| 2025 | 4,601 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,111 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bargen (BE), 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lyss (16,613 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aarberg
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Aarberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 318 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aarberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,386 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 503 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,011 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,492 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aarberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 314 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 725 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,381 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 926 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 214 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 468 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,569 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 471 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 378 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,015 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 785 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aarberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 367 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 395 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 324 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 464 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 689 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aarberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,228 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 307 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 701.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 203 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 832 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 659 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aarberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,230 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aarberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aarberg?
Aarberg has 4,601 residents (2025), ranking 480 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aarberg?
Aarberg covers 7.9 km², with a density of 580 people per km².
Is the population of Aarberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aarberg went from 4,529 to 4,601, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Aarberg?
Aarberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.046, longitude 7.276.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aarberg?
In Aarberg, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 701.6 (2024), ranking 203 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Aarberg?
In Aarberg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 56.4% (2026), ranking 1,492 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aarberg?
In Aarberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aarberg?
The nearest to Aarberg are Bargen (BE) (1.1 km), Kappelen (1.8 km), Seedorf (BE) (3.0 km), Bühl (3.0 km), Walperswil (4.0 km).