Bühl: population and statistics
Bühl has a population of 474 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 1,832 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 474 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Bühl ranks No. 278 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Bühl in numbers
Where is Bühl?
Population of Bühl over time
Bühl had 423 residents in 2015 and 474 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 482 |
| 2021 | 483 |
| 2022 | 483 |
| 2023 | 489 |
| 2024 | 482 |
| 2025 | 474 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 420 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Walperswil (1,036 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bühl
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 | Bühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 246 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,861 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,312 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,741 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,232 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 35 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,857 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 90 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,909 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bühl
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bühl?
Bühl has 474 residents (2025), ranking 1,832 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bühl?
Bühl covers 3.0 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Bühl growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bühl went from 423 to 474, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Bühl?
Bühl is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.066, longitude 7.250.
Jobs: what is the figure for Bühl?
In Bühl, “Jobs” stands at 90 (2024), ranking 1,909 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Bühl?
In Bühl, “Dwellings” stands at 246 (2026), ranking 1,861 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bühl?
In Bühl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bühl?
The nearest to Bühl are Walperswil (1.3 km), Kappelen (1.5 km), Hermrigen (1.8 km), Merzligen (1.9 km), Epsach (2.3 km).