Bargen (BE): population and statistics
Bargen (BE) has a population of 1,112 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 1,391 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,112 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 450 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Bargen (BE) ranks No. 190 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.7 in Bargen (BE), compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 32.9% in Bargen (BE), compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Bargen (BE) in numbers
Where is Bargen (BE)?
Population of Bargen (BE) over time
Bargen (BE) had 995 residents in 2015 and 1,112 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,051 |
| 2021 | 1,082 |
| 2022 | 1,100 |
| 2023 | 1,100 |
| 2024 | 1,096 |
| 2025 | 1,112 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,101 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarberg (4,601 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bargen (BE)
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 | Bargen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 372 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bargen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 503 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,504 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 374 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 997 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bargen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 773 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 465 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 580 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 87 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,197 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,403 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 115 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,206 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,227 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 310 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bargen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,572 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 43 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,658 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,764 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 738 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bargen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 362 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,338 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,054 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,718 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 98 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bargen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,547 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bargen (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bargen (BE)?
Bargen (BE) has 1,112 residents (2025), ranking 1,391 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bargen (BE)?
Bargen (BE) covers 7.9 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Bargen (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bargen (BE) went from 995 to 1,112, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Bargen (BE)?
Bargen (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.040, longitude 7.264.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bargen (BE)?
In Bargen (BE), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.7 (2026), ranking 1,764 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Bargen (BE)?
In Bargen (BE), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 32.9% (2024), ranking 1,718 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bargen (BE)?
In Bargen (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bargen (BE)?
The nearest to Bargen (BE) are Aarberg (1.1 km), Kappelen (2.3 km), Kallnach (2.9 km), Bühl (3.1 km), Walperswil (3.7 km).