Finsterhennen: population and statistics
Finsterhennen has a population of 570 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 1,746 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 570 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 462 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Finsterhennen ranks No. 253 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Finsterhennen, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.1 in Finsterhennen, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,240 kWh a year here.
Finsterhennen in numbers
Where is Finsterhennen?
Population of Finsterhennen over time
Finsterhennen had 533 residents in 2015 and 570 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 562 |
| 2021 | 585 |
| 2022 | 573 |
| 2023 | 564 |
| 2024 | 570 |
| 2025 | 570 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 504 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Siselen, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Müntschemier (1,683 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,960 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Finsterhennen
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 | Finsterhennen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,004 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Finsterhennen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 265 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 367 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,045 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Finsterhennen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 348 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 540 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 36 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,011 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,083 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,696 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,140 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 319 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Finsterhennen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 20 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,924 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,792 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 164 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Finsterhennen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 139 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,770 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,391 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,577 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 315 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Finsterhennen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 500 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Finsterhennen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Finsterhennen?
Finsterhennen has 570 residents (2025), ranking 1,746 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Finsterhennen?
Finsterhennen covers 3.6 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Finsterhennen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Finsterhennen went from 533 to 570, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Finsterhennen?
Finsterhennen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.021, longitude 7.179.
District heating: what is the figure for Finsterhennen?
In Finsterhennen, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Finsterhennen?
In Finsterhennen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35.1 (2026), ranking 1,792 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Finsterhennen?
In Finsterhennen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,240 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Finsterhennen?
The nearest to Finsterhennen are Siselen (1.8 km), Treiten (1.9 km), Brüttelen (2.2 km), Fräschels (2.8 km), Lüscherz (3.7 km).