Bremgarten bei Bern: population and statistics
Bremgarten bei Bern has a population of 4,462 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 2,348 people per km². It ranks 503 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,462 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 2,348 people/km²
- 519 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Bremgarten bei Bern ranks No. 54 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 95.8% in Bremgarten bei Bern, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.6 in Bremgarten bei Bern, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,240 kWh a year here.
Bremgarten bei Bern in numbers
Where is Bremgarten bei Bern?
Population of Bremgarten bei Bern over time
Bremgarten bei Bern had 4,385 residents in 2015 and 4,462 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,340 |
| 2021 | 4,340 |
| 2022 | 4,303 |
| 2023 | 4,414 |
| 2024 | 4,424 |
| 2025 | 4,462 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 266 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zollikofen (11,842 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Bremgarten bei Bern
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 | Bremgarten bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 183 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bremgarten bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,097 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 572 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,673 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 473 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bremgarten bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 683 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,324 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 387 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 184 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 580 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 595.4 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,589 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 948 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,919 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,685 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bremgarten bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 735 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 181 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 799 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,748 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,584 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 160 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bremgarten bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 706 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,003 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,702 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 95.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 12 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,760 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bremgarten bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,512 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bremgarten bei Bern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bremgarten bei Bern?
Bremgarten bei Bern has 4,462 residents (2025), ranking 503 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bremgarten bei Bern?
Bremgarten bei Bern covers 1.9 km², with a density of 2,348 people per km².
Is the population of Bremgarten bei Bern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bremgarten bei Bern went from 4,385 to 4,462, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Bremgarten bei Bern?
Bremgarten bei Bern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.975, longitude 7.437.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Bremgarten bei Bern?
In Bremgarten bei Bern, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 95.8% (2024), ranking 12 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bremgarten bei Bern?
In Bremgarten bei Bern, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.6 (2026), ranking 1,748 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bremgarten bei Bern?
In Bremgarten bei Bern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,240 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bremgarten bei Bern?
The nearest to Bremgarten bei Bern are Zollikofen (3.1 km), Bern (3.1 km), Ittigen (3.2 km), Kirchlindach (3.4 km), Ostermundigen (4.1 km).