Bleienbach: population and statistics
Bleienbach has a population of 787 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 1,591 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 787 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 138 people/km²
- 492 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Bleienbach ranks No. 223 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bleienbach, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 44.5% in Bleienbach, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Bleienbach in numbers
Where is Bleienbach?
Population of Bleienbach over time
Bleienbach had 677 residents in 2015 and 787 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 734 |
| 2021 | 736 |
| 2022 | 748 |
| 2023 | 762 |
| 2024 | 779 |
| 2025 | 787 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 798 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rütschelen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thunstetten (3,621 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bleienbach
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 | Bleienbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 319 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bleienbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 409 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,628 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 183 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,365 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,191 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bleienbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 330 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 343 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,359 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,396 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,654 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 215 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bleienbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 72 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,481 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 635 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,537 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bleienbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 403 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,282 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 512.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 461 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,579 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 184 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bleienbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,619 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bleienbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bleienbach?
Bleienbach has 787 residents (2025), ranking 1,591 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bleienbach?
Bleienbach covers 5.7 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Bleienbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bleienbach went from 677 to 787, a change of +16.2%.
Where is Bleienbach?
Bleienbach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.186, longitude 7.757.
District heating: what is the figure for Bleienbach?
In Bleienbach, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bleienbach?
In Bleienbach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 44.5% (2026), ranking 183 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bleienbach?
In Bleienbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bleienbach?
The nearest to Bleienbach are Rütschelen (1.9 km), Thunstetten (2.0 km), Thörigen (2.6 km), Lotzwil (2.8 km), Bettenhausen (3.5 km).