Epsach: population and statistics
Epsach has a population of 375 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 1,911 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 375 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 110 people/km²
- 463 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Epsach ranks No. 291 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,236 kWh a year here.
Epsach in numbers
Where is Epsach?
Population of Epsach over time
Epsach had 328 residents in 2015 and 375 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 326 |
| 2021 | 332 |
| 2022 | 330 |
| 2023 | 337 |
| 2024 | 366 |
| 2025 | 375 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 478 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Walperswil (1,036 residents), 1.1 km away.
All indicators for Epsach
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 | Epsach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Epsach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 175 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,962 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Epsach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,283 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,933 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,880 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Epsach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 14.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 85.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Epsach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 91 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,905 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Epsach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Epsach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Epsach?
Epsach has 375 residents (2025), ranking 1,911 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Epsach?
Epsach covers 3.4 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Epsach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Epsach went from 328 to 375, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Epsach?
Epsach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.070, longitude 7.220.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Epsach?
In Epsach, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 14 (2026), ranking 1,994 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Epsach?
In Epsach, “Dwellings” stands at 175 (2026), ranking 1,962 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Epsach?
In Epsach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,236 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Epsach?
The nearest to Epsach are Walperswil (1.1 km), Täuffelen (1.6 km), Mörigen (1.7 km), Hermrigen (2.0 km), Bühl (2.3 km).