Heimenhausen: population and statistics
Heimenhausen has a population of 1,199 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 1,328 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,199 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 454 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Heimenhausen ranks No. 181 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 44.1% in Heimenhausen, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 165.1 in Heimenhausen, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Heimenhausen in numbers
Where is Heimenhausen?
Population of Heimenhausen over time
Heimenhausen had 1,105 residents in 2015 and 1,199 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,136 |
| 2021 | 1,174 |
| 2022 | 1,178 |
| 2023 | 1,201 |
| 2024 | 1,219 |
| 2025 | 1,199 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 826 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Graben, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogenbuchsee (7,620 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Heimenhausen
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 | Heimenhausen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 597 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heimenhausen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 584 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,399 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 521 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,132 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 439 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Heimenhausen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,012 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 373 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 93 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,146 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,794 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 323 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,324 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,218 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 625 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heimenhausen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 63 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,578 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,629 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 73 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heimenhausen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 198 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,624 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,679 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,405 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 595 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Heimenhausen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,671 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Heimenhausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heimenhausen?
Heimenhausen has 1,199 residents (2025), ranking 1,328 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Heimenhausen?
Heimenhausen covers 5.9 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Heimenhausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Heimenhausen went from 1,105 to 1,199, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Heimenhausen?
Heimenhausen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.210, longitude 7.700.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Heimenhausen?
In Heimenhausen, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 44.1% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heimenhausen?
In Heimenhausen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 165.1 (2024), ranking 1,679 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heimenhausen?
In Heimenhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heimenhausen?
The nearest to Heimenhausen are Graben (1.8 km), Berken (2.1 km), Inkwil (2.4 km), Herzogenbuchsee (2.4 km), Walliswil bei Wangen (2.6 km).