Farnern: population and statistics
Farnern has a population of 224 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 60.9 people per km². It ranks 2,024 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 224 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 832 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Farnern ranks No. 315 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Farnern in numbers
Where is Farnern?
Population of Farnern over time
Farnern had 205 residents in 2015 and 224 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 227 |
| 2021 | 224 |
| 2022 | 228 |
| 2023 | 224 |
| 2024 | 226 |
| 2025 | 224 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 515 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rumisberg (499 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Farnern
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 | Farnern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Farnern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 141 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,003 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Farnern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 17 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,963 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,603 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,035 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,223 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Farnern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 19 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,029 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) | 62.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Farnern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 57 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,009 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 254.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Farnern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Farnern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Farnern?
Farnern has 224 residents (2025), ranking 2,024 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Farnern?
Farnern covers 3.7 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Farnern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Farnern went from 205 to 224, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Farnern?
Farnern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.268, longitude 7.621.
Establishments: what is the figure for Farnern?
In Farnern, “Establishments” stands at 19 (2024), ranking 2,029 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Farnern?
In Farnern, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,035 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Farnern?
In Farnern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Farnern?
The nearest to Farnern are Rumisberg (1.6 km), Attiswil (2.4 km), Wiedlisbach (2.6 km), Kammersrohr (2.7 km), Oberbipp (3.0 km).