Gurbrü: population and statistics
Gurbrü has a population of 251 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 1,992 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 251 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 491 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Gurbrü ranks No. 306 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Gurbrü in numbers
Where is Gurbrü?
Population of Gurbrü over time
Gurbrü had 246 residents in 2015 and 251 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 254 |
| 2021 | 252 |
| 2022 | 247 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2024 | 249 |
| 2025 | 251 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 252 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ferenbalm (1,278 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gurbrü
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 | Gurbrü | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurbrü | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 131 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,018 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Gurbrü | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,134 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,951 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,685 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurbrü | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurbrü | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 71 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,970 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Gurbrü | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gurbrü
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurbrü?
Gurbrü has 251 residents (2025), ranking 1,992 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gurbrü?
Gurbrü covers 1.8 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Gurbrü growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gurbrü went from 246 to 251, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Gurbrü?
Gurbrü is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.950, longitude 7.200.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Gurbrü?
In Gurbrü, “Dwellings” stands at 131 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Gurbrü?
In Gurbrü, “Establishments” stands at 22 (2024), ranking 2,001 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gurbrü?
In Gurbrü, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gurbrü?
The nearest to Gurbrü are Ferenbalm (0.9 km), Ulmiz (1.9 km), Ried bei Kerzers (2.1 km), Kerzers (3.7 km), Wileroltigen (3.8 km).