Auswil: population and statistics
Auswil has a population of 485 (2025) across 4.6 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 1,826 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 485 residents
- 4.6 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 678 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Auswil ranks No. 275 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Auswil in numbers
Where is Auswil?
Population of Auswil over time
Auswil had 471 residents in 2015 and 485 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 448 |
| 2021 | 456 |
| 2022 | 458 |
| 2023 | 459 |
| 2024 | 477 |
| 2025 | 485 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 647 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rohrbach (1,568 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Auswil
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 | Auswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Auswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 234 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,883 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Auswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 48.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,773 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,669 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,216 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Auswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Auswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 132 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,785 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Auswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Auswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Auswil?
Auswil has 485 residents (2025), ranking 1,826 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Auswil?
Auswil covers 4.6 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Auswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Auswil went from 471 to 485, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Auswil?
Auswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.138, longitude 7.833.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Auswil?
In Auswil, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 8 (2026), ranking 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Auswil?
In Auswil, “Dwellings” stands at 234 (2026), ranking 1,883 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Auswil?
In Auswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Auswil?
The nearest to Auswil are Rohrbach (1.5 km), Huttwil (2.7 km), Rohrbachgraben (3.0 km), Gondiswil (3.2 km), Reisiswil (3.3 km).