Champoz: population and statistics
Champoz has a population of 160 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 22.5 people per km². It ranks 2,062 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 160 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 847 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Champoz ranks No. 322 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Champoz in numbers
Where is Champoz?
Population of Champoz over time
Champoz had 161 residents in 2015 and 160 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 174 |
| 2021 | 163 |
| 2022 | 160 |
| 2023 | 158 |
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2025 | 160 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 996 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sorvilier (311 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Champoz
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 | Champoz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Champoz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 95 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,060 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Champoz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 52.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 18 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,957 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,165 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,043 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,875 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Champoz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 12 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,082 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Champoz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 29 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,077 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 181.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Champoz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 0.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Champoz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Champoz?
Champoz has 160 residents (2025), ranking 2,062 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Champoz?
Champoz covers 7.1 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Champoz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Champoz went from 161 to 160, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Champoz?
Champoz is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.258, longitude 7.300.
Establishments: what is the figure for Champoz?
In Champoz, “Establishments” stands at 12 (2024), ranking 2,082 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Champoz?
In Champoz, “Jobs” stands at 29 (2024), ranking 2,077 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Champoz?
In Champoz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Champoz?
The nearest to Champoz are Sorvilier (2.1 km), Valbirse (3.1 km), Court (3.5 km), Perrefitte (3.7 km), Loveresse (5.0 km).