Brenzikofen: population and statistics
Brenzikofen has a population of 535 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 244 people per km². It ranks 1,774 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 535 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 244 people/km²
- 582 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Brenzikofen ranks No. 261 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.5% in Brenzikofen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.4 in Brenzikofen, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Brenzikofen in numbers
Where is Brenzikofen?
Population of Brenzikofen over time
Brenzikofen had 519 residents in 2015 and 535 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 481 |
| 2021 | 477 |
| 2022 | 488 |
| 2023 | 513 |
| 2024 | 534 |
| 2025 | 535 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 307 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oppligen, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kiesen (1,008 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brenzikofen
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 | Brenzikofen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 595 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brenzikofen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 266 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,825 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 213 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,381 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brenzikofen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,330 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 232 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 716 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 27 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,859 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 778.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,385 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,869 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,505 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 719 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brenzikofen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,817 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 20 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,924 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 818 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brenzikofen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 131 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,788 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,381 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,046 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 937 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brenzikofen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,789 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brenzikofen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brenzikofen?
Brenzikofen has 535 residents (2025), ranking 1,774 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brenzikofen?
Brenzikofen covers 2.2 km², with a density of 244 people per km².
Is the population of Brenzikofen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brenzikofen went from 519 to 535, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Brenzikofen?
Brenzikofen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 7.613.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Brenzikofen?
In Brenzikofen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.5% (2025), ranking 1,789 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brenzikofen?
In Brenzikofen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.4 (2026), ranking 1,779 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brenzikofen?
In Brenzikofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brenzikofen?
The nearest to Brenzikofen are Oppligen (1.3 km), Herbligen (1.3 km), Kiesen (2.1 km), Oberdiessbach (2.5 km), Jaberg (3.3 km).