Grossaffoltern: population and statistics
Grossaffoltern has a population of 3,056 (2025) across 15.1 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 719 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,056 residents
- 15.1 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 510 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Grossaffoltern ranks No. 89 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.4% in Grossaffoltern, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 57.1% in Grossaffoltern, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Grossaffoltern in numbers
Where is Grossaffoltern?
Population of Grossaffoltern over time
Grossaffoltern had 2,999 residents in 2015 and 3,056 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,033 |
| 2021 | 3,088 |
| 2022 | 3,064 |
| 2023 | 3,077 |
| 2024 | 3,070 |
| 2025 | 3,056 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,112 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wengi, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lyss (16,613 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grossaffoltern
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 | Grossaffoltern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 356 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grossaffoltern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,515 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 775 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 437 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 629 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grossaffoltern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 814 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 555 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 621 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 225 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 443 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,489 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 542 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 456 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,230 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 385 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grossaffoltern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 161 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 876 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,425 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 329 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grossaffoltern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 702 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,005 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,449 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,312 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 738 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grossaffoltern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,717 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grossaffoltern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grossaffoltern?
Grossaffoltern has 3,056 residents (2025), ranking 719 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grossaffoltern?
Grossaffoltern covers 15.1 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Grossaffoltern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grossaffoltern went from 2,999 to 3,056, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Grossaffoltern?
Grossaffoltern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.067, longitude 7.360.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Grossaffoltern?
In Grossaffoltern, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.4% (2025), ranking 1,717 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Grossaffoltern?
In Grossaffoltern, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 57.1% (2026), ranking 1,532 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grossaffoltern?
In Grossaffoltern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grossaffoltern?
The nearest to Grossaffoltern are Wengi (3.6 km), Schüpfen (3.6 km), Rapperswil (BE) (3.8 km), Lyss (4.1 km), Büetigen (4.6 km).