Büren an der Aare: population and statistics
Büren an der Aare has a population of 3,779 (2025) across 12.6 km², or 300 people per km². It ranks 592 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,779 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 300 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Büren an der Aare ranks No. 67 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 57.4% in Büren an der Aare, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 71.8% in Büren an der Aare, compared with an average of 60.7% in Bern and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,209 kWh a year here.
Büren an der Aare in numbers
Where is Büren an der Aare?
Population of Büren an der Aare over time
Büren an der Aare had 3,537 residents in 2015 and 3,779 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,622 |
| 2021 | 3,722 |
| 2022 | 3,696 |
| 2023 | 3,758 |
| 2024 | 3,806 |
| 2025 | 3,779 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,765 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Meienried, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lengnau (BE) (5,808 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,836 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Büren an der Aare
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 | Büren an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 684 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Büren an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,984 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 609 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 696 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,267 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Büren an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 300 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,112 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,289 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 606 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 157 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 695 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,765 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 342 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 36.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 531 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,741 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 833 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Büren an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 271 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 561 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 271 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 561 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 651 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 632 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 857 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Büren an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,329 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 417 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 616.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 298 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,630 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 65 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Büren an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 864 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Büren an der Aare
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Büren an der Aare?
Büren an der Aare has 3,779 residents (2025), ranking 592 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Büren an der Aare?
Büren an der Aare covers 12.6 km², with a density of 300 people per km².
Is the population of Büren an der Aare growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Büren an der Aare went from 3,537 to 3,779, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Büren an der Aare?
Büren an der Aare is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.140, longitude 7.372.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Büren an der Aare?
In Büren an der Aare, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 57.4% (2024), ranking 65 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Büren an der Aare?
In Büren an der Aare, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 71.8% (2026), ranking 300 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Büren an der Aare?
In Büren an der Aare, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,209 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Büren an der Aare?
The nearest to Büren an der Aare are Meienried (2.4 km), Meinisberg (2.8 km), Oberwil bei Büren (2.9 km), Rüti bei Büren (2.9 km), Dotzigen (3.3 km).