Diessbach bei Büren: population and statistics
Diessbach bei Büren has a population of 1,064 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 169 people per km². It ranks 1,422 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,064 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 169 people/km²
- 464 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Diessbach bei Büren ranks No. 195 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 25.3% in Diessbach bei Büren, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,963 kW in Diessbach bei Büren, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,212 kWh a year here.
Diessbach bei Büren in numbers
Where is Diessbach bei Büren?
Population of Diessbach bei Büren over time
Diessbach bei Büren had 996 residents in 2015 and 1,064 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 991 |
| 2021 | 1,020 |
| 2022 | 1,016 |
| 2023 | 1,046 |
| 2024 | 1,052 |
| 2025 | 1,064 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 882 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Büetigen, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Büren an der Aare (3,779 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Diessbach bei Büren
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 | Diessbach bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,543 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diessbach bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 499 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,517 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 351 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Diessbach bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 793 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 665 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 771 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 87 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,197 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,963 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 235 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,267 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,628 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 358 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diessbach bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 56 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,525 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,427 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 255 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diessbach bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 296 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,426 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 278.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,251 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,771 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 908 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Diessbach bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,529 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Diessbach bei Büren
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diessbach bei Büren?
Diessbach bei Büren has 1,064 residents (2025), ranking 1,422 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Diessbach bei Büren?
Diessbach bei Büren covers 6.3 km², with a density of 169 people per km².
Is the population of Diessbach bei Büren growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Diessbach bei Büren went from 996 to 1,064, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Diessbach bei Büren?
Diessbach bei Büren is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.109, longitude 7.362.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Diessbach bei Büren?
In Diessbach bei Büren, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 25.3% (2024), ranking 1,771 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diessbach bei Büren?
In Diessbach bei Büren, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,963 kW (2026), ranking 235 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diessbach bei Büren?
In Diessbach bei Büren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,212 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diessbach bei Büren?
The nearest to Diessbach bei Büren are Büetigen (1.4 km), Dotzigen (2.1 km), Schnottwil (2.2 km), Büren an der Aare (3.5 km), Meienried (3.8 km).