Fraubrunnen: population and statistics
Fraubrunnen has a population of 5,525 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 718 people per km². It ranks 383 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,525 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 718 people/km²
- 500 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Fraubrunnen ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.1% in Fraubrunnen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Fraubrunnen in numbers
Where is Fraubrunnen?
Population of Fraubrunnen over time
Fraubrunnen had 4,889 residents in 2015 and 5,525 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,203 |
| 2021 | 5,329 |
| 2022 | 5,399 |
| 2023 | 5,498 |
| 2024 | 5,498 |
| 2025 | 5,525 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,077 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kernenried, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Burgdorf (17,577 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Fraubrunnen
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 | Fraubrunnen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 864 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fraubrunnen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,625 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 446 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 595 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,060 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 707 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fraubrunnen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 639 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 517 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 366 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 190 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,544 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 496 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 62.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 218 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,365 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 606 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fraubrunnen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 326 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 448 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 256 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 595 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,635 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,278 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 383 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fraubrunnen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,281 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 690 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 231.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,439 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 903 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,319 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fraubrunnen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,645 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fraubrunnen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fraubrunnen?
Fraubrunnen has 5,525 residents (2025), ranking 383 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fraubrunnen?
Fraubrunnen covers 7.7 km², with a density of 718 people per km².
Is the population of Fraubrunnen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fraubrunnen went from 4,889 to 5,525, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Fraubrunnen?
Fraubrunnen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.085, longitude 7.527.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Fraubrunnen?
In Fraubrunnen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.1% (2025), ranking 1,645 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Fraubrunnen?
In Fraubrunnen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 366 (2026), ranking 190 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fraubrunnen?
In Fraubrunnen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fraubrunnen?
The nearest to Fraubrunnen are Kernenried (2.3 km), Aefligen (2.6 km), Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (4.2 km), Jegenstorf (4.2 km), Iffwil (4.4 km).