Bellmund: population and statistics
Bellmund has a population of 1,805 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 476 people per km². It ranks 1,033 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,805 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 476 people/km²
- 510 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Bellmund ranks No. 134 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bellmund, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 128.5 in Bellmund, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Bellmund in numbers
Where is Bellmund?
Population of Bellmund over time
Bellmund had 1,623 residents in 2015 and 1,805 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,723 |
| 2021 | 1,730 |
| 2022 | 1,777 |
| 2023 | 1,784 |
| 2024 | 1,801 |
| 2025 | 1,805 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 531 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Port (3,976 residents), 1.6 km away.
All indicators for Bellmund
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 | Bellmund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 839 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bellmund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 792 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,189 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,531 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 180 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 260 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bellmund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 530 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 476 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,084 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,235 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 791 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,349 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,224 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,344 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bellmund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 80 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,310 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,684 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bellmund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 232 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,545 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,769 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 310 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,487 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bellmund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,624 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bellmund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bellmund?
Bellmund has 1,805 residents (2025), ranking 1,033 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bellmund?
Bellmund covers 3.8 km², with a density of 476 people per km².
Is the population of Bellmund growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bellmund went from 1,623 to 1,805, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Bellmund?
Bellmund is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.103, longitude 7.243.
District heating: what is the figure for Bellmund?
In Bellmund, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bellmund?
In Bellmund, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 128.5 (2024), ranking 1,769 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bellmund?
In Bellmund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bellmund?
The nearest to Bellmund are Port (1.6 km), Ipsach (1.7 km), Jens (1.8 km), Sutz-Lattrigen (2.0 km), Merzligen (2.2 km).