Brügg: population and statistics
Brügg has a population of 4,714 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 943 people per km². It ranks 469 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,714 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 943 people/km²
- 453 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Brügg ranks No. 47 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 18.4% in Brügg, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 698.1 in Brügg, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Brügg in numbers
Where is Brügg?
Population of Brügg over time
Brügg had 4,298 residents in 2015 and 4,714 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,371 |
| 2021 | 4,340 |
| 2022 | 4,456 |
| 2023 | 4,543 |
| 2024 | 4,650 |
| 2025 | 4,714 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aegerten, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biel/Bienne (57,462 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brügg
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 | Brügg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 771 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brügg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,439 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 488 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,361 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,450 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,525 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brügg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 395 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,138 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 979 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 142 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,035 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,050 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 43.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 423 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,183 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 939 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brügg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 335 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 439 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 412 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 359 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 325 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 164 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,659 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brügg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,291 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 300 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 698.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 209 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,140 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 235 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brügg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 354 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brügg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brügg?
Brügg has 4,714 residents (2025), ranking 469 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brügg?
Brügg covers 5.0 km², with a density of 943 people per km².
Is the population of Brügg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brügg went from 4,298 to 4,714, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Brügg?
Brügg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.126, longitude 7.282.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Brügg?
In Brügg, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 1,659 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brügg?
In Brügg, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 698.1 (2024), ranking 209 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brügg?
In Brügg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brügg?
The nearest to Brügg are Aegerten (1.1 km), Schwadernau (1.8 km), Studen (BE) (2.2 km), Orpund (2.3 km), Port (2.6 km).