Corgémont: population and statistics
Corgémont has a population of 1,801 (2025) across 17.7 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 1,035 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,801 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 667 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Corgémont ranks No. 135 by population.
District heating: 15.4% in Corgémont, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 74.0% in Corgémont, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Corgémont in numbers
Where is Corgémont?
Population of Corgémont over time
Corgémont had 1,677 residents in 2015 and 1,801 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,774 |
| 2021 | 1,800 |
| 2022 | 1,789 |
| 2023 | 1,842 |
| 2024 | 1,819 |
| 2025 | 1,801 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,473 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cortébert, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tramelan (4,670 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Corgémont
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 | Corgémont | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 891 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corgémont | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 955 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,075 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 336 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,278 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 578 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corgémont | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 974 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 712 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 138 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 131 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 857 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,574 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 463 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 988 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,516 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 580 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corgémont | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,068 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 104 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,129 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,344 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corgémont | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 799 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 938 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 443.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 633 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 549 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,103 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Corgémont | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,107 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corgémont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corgémont?
Corgémont has 1,801 residents (2025), ranking 1,035 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corgémont?
Corgémont covers 17.7 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Corgémont growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corgémont went from 1,677 to 1,801, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Corgémont?
Corgémont is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.191, longitude 7.139.
District heating: what is the figure for Corgémont?
In Corgémont, “District heating” stands at 15.4% (2026), ranking 138 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Corgémont?
In Corgémont, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 74.0% (2026), ranking 246 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corgémont?
In Corgémont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corgémont?
The nearest to Corgémont are Cortébert (3.0 km), Sonceboz-Sombeval (3.1 km), Tramelan (4.6 km), Courtelary (5.2 km), Tavannes (5.8 km).