Ferenbalm: population and statistics
Ferenbalm has a population of 1,278 (2025) across 9.2 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 1,282 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,278 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 494 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Ferenbalm ranks No. 170 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 9.4% in Ferenbalm, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 39.9% in Ferenbalm, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Ferenbalm in numbers
Where is Ferenbalm?
Population of Ferenbalm over time
Ferenbalm had 1,234 residents in 2015 and 1,278 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,214 |
| 2021 | 1,221 |
| 2022 | 1,223 |
| 2023 | 1,242 |
| 2024 | 1,253 |
| 2025 | 1,278 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,284 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gurbrü, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kerzers (5,546 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ferenbalm
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 | Ferenbalm | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 312 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferenbalm | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 636 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,344 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 287 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,696 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ferenbalm | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 899 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 699 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 462 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 78 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,281 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,805 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 314 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,038 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,211 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 236 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferenbalm | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 73 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,366 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,260 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 637 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferenbalm | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 391 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,296 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 305.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,144 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,602 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 39.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 303 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ferenbalm | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,373 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferenbalm
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferenbalm?
Ferenbalm has 1,278 residents (2025), ranking 1,282 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ferenbalm?
Ferenbalm covers 9.2 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Ferenbalm growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ferenbalm went from 1,234 to 1,278, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Ferenbalm?
Ferenbalm is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.949, longitude 7.211.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ferenbalm?
In Ferenbalm, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 9.4% (2026), ranking 1,696 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Ferenbalm?
In Ferenbalm, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 39.9% (2024), ranking 1,602 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferenbalm?
In Ferenbalm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferenbalm?
The nearest to Ferenbalm are Gurbrü (0.9 km), Ulmiz (1.9 km), Ried bei Kerzers (2.8 km), Wileroltigen (3.3 km), Kerzers (3.9 km).