Graben: population and statistics
Graben has a population of 334 (2025) across 3.2 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 1,944 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 334 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 456 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Graben ranks No. 297 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Graben in numbers
Where is Graben?
Population of Graben over time
Graben had 337 residents in 2015 and 334 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 336 |
| 2021 | 330 |
| 2022 | 334 |
| 2023 | 333 |
| 2024 | 337 |
| 2025 | 334 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berken, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heimenhausen (1,199 residents), 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Graben
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 | Graben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Graben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 168 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,970 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Graben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 22 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,918 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,815 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,964 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,323 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Graben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 15 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,985 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Graben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 67 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,980 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Graben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Graben
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Graben?
Graben has 334 residents (2025), ranking 1,944 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Graben?
Graben covers 3.2 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Graben growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Graben went from 337 to 334, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Graben?
Graben is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.218, longitude 7.721.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Graben?
In Graben, “Dwellings” stands at 168 (2026), ranking 1,970 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Graben?
In Graben, “Establishments” stands at 24 (2024), ranking 1,983 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Graben?
In Graben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Graben?
The nearest to Graben are Berken (1.3 km), Heimenhausen (1.8 km), Bannwil (2.3 km), Thunstetten (3.1 km), Walliswil bei Wangen (3.1 km).