Belprahon: population and statistics
Belprahon has a population of 264 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 69.1 people per km². It ranks 1,980 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 264 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 629 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Belprahon ranks No. 303 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,126 kWh a year here.
Belprahon in numbers
Where is Belprahon?
Population of Belprahon over time
Belprahon had 308 residents in 2015 and 264 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 279 |
| 2021 | 273 |
| 2022 | 276 |
| 2023 | 260 |
| 2024 | 266 |
| 2025 | 264 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eschert, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grandval (398 residents), 1.5 km away.
All indicators for Belprahon
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 | Belprahon | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Belprahon | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 155 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,993 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Belprahon | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 25 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,879 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,084 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,980 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,909 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Belprahon | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 19 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 18 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,955 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Belprahon | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 119 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,821 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 450.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Belprahon | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Belprahon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belprahon?
Belprahon has 264 residents (2025), ranking 1,980 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Belprahon?
Belprahon covers 3.8 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Belprahon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Belprahon went from 308 to 264, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Belprahon?
Belprahon is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.286, longitude 7.407.
Establishments: what is the figure for Belprahon?
In Belprahon, “Establishments” stands at 19 (2024), ranking 2,029 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Belprahon?
In Belprahon, “Dwellings” stands at 155 (2026), ranking 1,993 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Belprahon?
In Belprahon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,126 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Belprahon?
The nearest to Belprahon are Eschert (1.2 km), Grandval (1.5 km), Roches (BE) (2.6 km), Crémines (2.6 km), Corcelles (BE) (3.6 km).