Aefligen: population and statistics
Aefligen has a population of 1,154 (2025) across 2.0 km², or 566 people per km². It ranks 1,358 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,154 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 566 people/km²
- 495 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Aefligen ranks No. 184 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.5% in Aefligen, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 73.7% in Aefligen, compared with an average of 60.7% in Bern and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Aefligen in numbers
Where is Aefligen?
Population of Aefligen over time
Aefligen had 1,067 residents in 2015 and 1,154 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,103 |
| 2021 | 1,122 |
| 2022 | 1,140 |
| 2023 | 1,127 |
| 2024 | 1,140 |
| 2025 | 1,154 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 286 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (2,479 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aefligen
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 | Aefligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 720 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aefligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 592 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 600 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,249 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 762 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aefligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 242 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,042 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,100 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 596 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 85 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,340 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 670 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,376 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,910 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 666 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aefligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,484 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,175 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 132 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,380 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aefligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 278 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,462 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 240.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,405 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,324 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 272 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aefligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,495 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aefligen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aefligen?
Aefligen has 1,154 residents (2025), ranking 1,358 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aefligen?
Aefligen covers 2.0 km², with a density of 566 people per km².
Is the population of Aefligen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aefligen went from 1,067 to 1,154, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Aefligen?
Aefligen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.096, longitude 7.557.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Aefligen?
In Aefligen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.5% (2026), ranking 132 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Aefligen?
In Aefligen, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 73.7% (2026), ranking 242 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aefligen?
In Aefligen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aefligen?
The nearest to Aefligen are Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (2.3 km), Kirchberg (BE) (2.5 km), Fraubrunnen (2.6 km), Ersigen (2.9 km), Kernenried (3.1 km).