Biglen: population and statistics
Biglen has a population of 1,879 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 523 people per km². It ranks 1,008 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,879 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 523 people/km²
- 729 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Biglen ranks No. 130 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Biglen, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 12.2% in Biglen, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Biglen in numbers
Where is Biglen?
Population of Biglen over time
Biglen had 1,745 residents in 2015 and 1,879 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,847 |
| 2021 | 1,872 |
| 2022 | 1,852 |
| 2023 | 1,867 |
| 2024 | 1,856 |
| 2025 | 1,879 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 503 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Walkringen, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grosshöchstetten (4,191 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Biglen
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 | Biglen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 430 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biglen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 953 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,077 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,628 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,438 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biglen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 616 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 984 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 557 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 99 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,092 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,455 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 574 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,010 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,756 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 689 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biglen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,123 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 117 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,062 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,009 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 723 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,201 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biglen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 744 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 980 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 396.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 787 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 932 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 605 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Biglen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,614 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Biglen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biglen?
Biglen has 1,879 residents (2025), ranking 1,008 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Biglen?
Biglen covers 3.6 km², with a density of 523 people per km².
Is the population of Biglen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Biglen went from 1,745 to 1,879, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Biglen?
Biglen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.928, longitude 7.627.
District heating: what is the figure for Biglen?
In Biglen, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Biglen?
In Biglen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 12.2% (2026), ranking 1,628 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biglen?
In Biglen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biglen?
The nearest to Biglen are Walkringen (2.2 km), Arni (BE) (3.0 km), Grosshöchstetten (3.2 km), Oberthal (3.3 km), Mirchel (3.9 km).