Grandval: population and statistics
Grandval has a population of 398 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 48.2 people per km². It ranks 1,898 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 398 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 593 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Grandval ranks No. 289 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Grandval in numbers
Where is Grandval?
Population of Grandval over time
Grandval had 388 residents in 2015 and 398 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 388 |
| 2021 | 397 |
| 2022 | 399 |
| 2023 | 384 |
| 2024 | 381 |
| 2025 | 398 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Crémines, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Courrendlin (3,737 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Grandval
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 | Grandval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Grandval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 230 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,888 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Grandval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,073 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,899 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,015 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Grandval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Grandval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 101 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,880 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 253.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Grandval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grandval
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grandval?
Grandval has 398 residents (2025), ranking 1,898 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grandval?
Grandval covers 8.2 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Grandval growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grandval went from 388 to 398, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Grandval?
Grandval is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.284, longitude 7.426.
Establishments: what is the figure for Grandval?
In Grandval, “Establishments” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Grandval?
In Grandval, “Dwellings” stands at 230 (2026), ranking 1,888 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grandval?
In Grandval, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grandval?
The nearest to Grandval are Crémines (1.2 km), Belprahon (1.5 km), Corcelles (BE) (2.1 km), Eschert (2.2 km), Roches (BE) (3.8 km).