Fahrni: population and statistics
Fahrni has a population of 788 (2025) across 6.7 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 1,589 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 788 residents
- 6.7 km²
- 118 people/km²
- 847 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Fahrni ranks No. 222 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Fahrni, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.2% in Fahrni, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Fahrni in numbers
Where is Fahrni?
Population of Fahrni over time
Fahrni had 792 residents in 2015 and 788 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 811 |
| 2021 | 806 |
| 2022 | 813 |
| 2023 | 810 |
| 2024 | 800 |
| 2025 | 788 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 934 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buchholterberg (1,584 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fahrni
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 | Fahrni | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 454 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fahrni | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 395 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,643 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 216 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,308 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 46.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,700 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fahrni | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,645 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,159 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 51.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 53 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 50 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,561 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,518 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 514 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,455 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,404 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 297 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fahrni | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,573 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,666 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 186 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fahrni | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 230 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,551 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,199 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,485 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,441 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fahrni | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,794 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fahrni
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fahrni?
Fahrni has 788 residents (2025), ranking 1,589 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fahrni?
Fahrni covers 6.7 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Fahrni growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fahrni went from 792 to 788, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Fahrni?
Fahrni is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.797, longitude 7.670.
District heating: what is the figure for Fahrni?
In Fahrni, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Fahrni?
In Fahrni, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.2% (2025), ranking 1,794 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fahrni?
In Fahrni, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fahrni?
The nearest to Fahrni are Buchholterberg (2.3 km), Steffisburg (3.2 km), Homberg (3.4 km), Oberlangenegg (3.8 km), Unterlangenegg (3.8 km).