Berken: population and statistics
Berken has a population of 45 (2025) across 1.4 km², or 32.4 people per km². It ranks 2,108 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 45 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 430 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Berken ranks No. 333 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Berken in numbers
Where is Berken?
Population of Berken over time
Berken had 40 residents in 2015 and 45 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 45 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 195 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graben (334 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Berken
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 | Berken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Berken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 25 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,103 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 76.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 0.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Berken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 23.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 64.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 2 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,087 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5,242 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,101 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 33,778 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Berken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 7 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,103 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 3 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,101 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Berken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 41 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,045 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 911.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Berken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Berken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berken?
Berken has 45 residents (2025), ranking 2,108 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Berken?
Berken covers 1.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Berken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berken went from 40 to 45, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Berken?
Berken is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.227, longitude 7.711.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Berken?
In Berken, “Dwellings” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 2,103 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Berken?
In Berken, “Establishments” stands at 7 (2024), ranking 2,103 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berken?
In Berken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berken?
The nearest to Berken are Graben (1.3 km), Bannwil (2.0 km), Walliswil bei Wangen (2.0 km), Heimenhausen (2.1 km), Walliswil bei Niederbipp (3.4 km).