Busswil bei Melchnau: population and statistics
Busswil bei Melchnau has a population of 165 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 58.9 people per km². It ranks 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 165 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 563 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Busswil bei Melchnau ranks No. 321 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Busswil bei Melchnau in numbers
Where is Busswil bei Melchnau?
Population of Busswil bei Melchnau over time
Busswil bei Melchnau had 170 residents in 2015 and 165 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 175 |
| 2022 | 173 |
| 2023 | 172 |
| 2024 | 166 |
| 2025 | 165 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 392 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melchnau (1,485 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Busswil bei Melchnau
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 | Busswil bei Melchnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Busswil bei Melchnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 103 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Busswil bei Melchnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 53.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 10 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,037 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,727 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,014 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,182 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Busswil bei Melchnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 15 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,055 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Busswil bei Melchnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 36 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,059 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 218.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Busswil bei Melchnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Busswil bei Melchnau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Busswil bei Melchnau?
Busswil bei Melchnau has 165 residents (2025), ranking 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Busswil bei Melchnau?
Busswil bei Melchnau covers 2.8 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Busswil bei Melchnau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Busswil bei Melchnau went from 170 to 165, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Busswil bei Melchnau?
Busswil bei Melchnau is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.187, longitude 7.833.
Establishments: what is the figure for Busswil bei Melchnau?
In Busswil bei Melchnau, “Establishments” stands at 15 (2024), ranking 2,055 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Busswil bei Melchnau?
In Busswil bei Melchnau, “Jobs” stands at 36 (2024), ranking 2,059 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Busswil bei Melchnau?
In Busswil bei Melchnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Busswil bei Melchnau?
The nearest to Busswil bei Melchnau are Melchnau (1.5 km), Reisiswil (2.5 km), Lotzwil (3.1 km), Madiswil (3.4 km), Altbüron (3.8 km).