Evilard: population and statistics
Evilard has a population of 2,706 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 731 people per km². It ranks 789 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,706 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 731 people/km²
- 707 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Evilard ranks No. 100 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 131.2 in Evilard, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 78.1% in Evilard, compared with an average of 60.7% in Bern and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Evilard in numbers
Where is Evilard?
Population of Evilard over time
Evilard had 2,552 residents in 2015 and 2,706 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,672 |
| 2021 | 2,671 |
| 2022 | 2,704 |
| 2023 | 2,684 |
| 2024 | 2,657 |
| 2025 | 2,706 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 518 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biel/Bienne (57,462 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Evilard
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 | Evilard | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 615 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evilard | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,324 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 863 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 938 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,596 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 871 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Evilard | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 134 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,357 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,241 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 158 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 692 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 905.7 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,239 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,096 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,711 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,432 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evilard | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 130 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,063 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 155 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 899 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 894 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 839 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Evilard | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 355 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,345 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,765 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 135 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,622 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Evilard | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,340 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Evilard
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evilard?
Evilard has 2,706 residents (2025), ranking 789 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Evilard?
Evilard covers 3.7 km², with a density of 731 people per km².
Is the population of Evilard growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Evilard went from 2,552 to 2,706, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Evilard?
Evilard is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.151, longitude 7.239.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Evilard?
In Evilard, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 131.2 (2024), ranking 1,765 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Evilard?
In Evilard, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 78.1% (2026), ranking 134 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evilard?
In Evilard, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evilard?
The nearest to Evilard are Biel/Bienne (1.7 km), Orvin (2.1 km), Nidau (2.9 km), Ipsach (3.9 km), Port (4.0 km).