Guggisberg: population and statistics
Guggisberg has a population of 1,487 (2025) across 45.9 km², or 32.4 people per km². It ranks 1,174 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,487 residents
- 45.9 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 1,090 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Guggisberg ranks No. 153 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 4.4% in Guggisberg, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.9% in Guggisberg, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
Guggisberg in numbers
Where is Guggisberg?
Population of Guggisberg over time
Guggisberg had 1,550 residents in 2015 and 1,487 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,490 |
| 2021 | 1,480 |
| 2022 | 1,478 |
| 2023 | 1,472 |
| 2024 | 1,493 |
| 2025 | 1,487 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brünisried, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plaffeien (3,729 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Guggisberg
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 | Guggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 308 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Guggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 939 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,084 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 83 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,791 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 906 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Guggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,567 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 58.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 29 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 667 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 840.4 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,317 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 612 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,078 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 59 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Guggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,410 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,409 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Guggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 555 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,117 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 373.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 869 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,625 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,369 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Guggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,783 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Guggisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guggisberg?
Guggisberg has 1,487 residents (2025), ranking 1,174 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Guggisberg?
Guggisberg covers 45.9 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Guggisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Guggisberg went from 1,550 to 1,487, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Guggisberg?
Guggisberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.766, longitude 7.333.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Guggisberg?
In Guggisberg, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 4.4% (2026), ranking 1,791 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Guggisberg?
In Guggisberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.9% (2025), ranking 1,783 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Guggisberg?
In Guggisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Guggisberg?
The nearest to Guggisberg are Brünisried (3.8 km), Plaffeien (4.5 km), Rüschegg (4.8 km), Schwarzenburg (5.6 km), Rechthalten (6.6 km).