Burgdorf: population and statistics
Burgdorf has a population of 17,577 (2025) across 15.6 km², or 1,130 people per km². It ranks 74 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,577 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 1,130 people/km²
- 562 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Burgdorf ranks No. 6 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Burgdorf in numbers
Where is Burgdorf?
Population of Burgdorf over time
Burgdorf had 16,228 residents in 2015 and 17,577 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,583 |
| 2021 | 16,662 |
| 2022 | 16,586 |
| 2023 | 17,119 |
| 2024 | 17,292 |
| 2025 | 17,577 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberburg, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bern (138,562 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Burgdorf
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 | Burgdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 649 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Burgdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 9,688 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 68 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 636 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 892 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,477 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Burgdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 169 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 988 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,297 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 807 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 637 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 48 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,276 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 747 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 132.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 41 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,541 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,271 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Burgdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,296 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 77 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,198 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 103 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 484 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,414 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Burgdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 14,986 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 54 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 852.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 120 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 569 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 744 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Burgdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 687 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Burgdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burgdorf?
Burgdorf has 17,577 residents (2025), ranking 74 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Burgdorf?
Burgdorf covers 15.6 km², with a density of 1,130 people per km².
Is the population of Burgdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Burgdorf went from 16,228 to 17,577, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Burgdorf?
Burgdorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.057, longitude 7.626.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Burgdorf?
In Burgdorf, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 637 (2026), ranking 48 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Burgdorf?
In Burgdorf, “Dwellings” stands at 9,688 (2026), ranking 68 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Burgdorf?
In Burgdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Burgdorf?
The nearest to Burgdorf are Oberburg (2.0 km), Heimiswil (2.7 km), Lyssach (3.7 km), Rüti bei Lyssach (3.7 km), Kirchberg (BE) (4.5 km).