Dürrenroth: population and statistics
Dürrenroth has a population of 1,075 (2025) across 14.1 km², or 76.1 people per km². It ranks 1,417 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,075 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 708 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Dürrenroth ranks No. 193 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 5.1% in Dürrenroth, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 58.6% in Dürrenroth, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Dürrenroth in numbers
Where is Dürrenroth?
Population of Dürrenroth over time
Dürrenroth had 1,067 residents in 2015 and 1,075 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,052 |
| 2021 | 1,086 |
| 2022 | 1,076 |
| 2023 | 1,092 |
| 2024 | 1,077 |
| 2025 | 1,075 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,979 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wyssachen, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Huttwil (5,206 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Dürrenroth
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 | Dürrenroth | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 552 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dürrenroth | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 551 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,437 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 59.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 37 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,783 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dürrenroth | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,674 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,539 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 58.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 28 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 51 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,894 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 57 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 976 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,591 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 97 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dürrenroth | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,138 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 62 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,468 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) | 54.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,613 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 364 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dürrenroth | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 446 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,221 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 414.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 721 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,532 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,071 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dürrenroth | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,759 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dürrenroth
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dürrenroth?
Dürrenroth has 1,075 residents (2025), ranking 1,417 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dürrenroth?
Dürrenroth covers 14.1 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Dürrenroth growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dürrenroth went from 1,067 to 1,075, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Dürrenroth?
Dürrenroth is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.089, longitude 7.791.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Dürrenroth?
In Dürrenroth, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 5.1% (2026), ranking 1,783 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Dürrenroth?
In Dürrenroth, “Wood heating systems” stands at 58.6% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dürrenroth?
In Dürrenroth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dürrenroth?
The nearest to Dürrenroth are Wyssachen (2.9 km), Walterswil (BE) (2.9 km), Oeschenbach (3.4 km), Rohrbachgraben (3.7 km), Eriswil (4.5 km).