Heimiswil: population and statistics
Heimiswil has a population of 1,619 (2025) across 23.4 km², or 69.3 people per km². It ranks 1,113 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,619 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 609 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Heimiswil ranks No. 144 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 65.7% in Heimiswil, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 64.3% in Heimiswil, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Heimiswil in numbers
Where is Heimiswil?
Population of Heimiswil over time
Heimiswil had 1,607 residents in 2015 and 1,619 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,632 |
| 2021 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 1,613 |
| 2023 | 1,631 |
| 2024 | 1,629 |
| 2025 | 1,619 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,272 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Burgdorf (17,577 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,800 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Heimiswil
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 | Heimiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 866 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heimiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 805 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,176 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 65.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 19 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,682 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,179 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Heimiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,740 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 64.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 17 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 96 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,122 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,548 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 490 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 849 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,263 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 231 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heimiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,036 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,557 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 450 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heimiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 431 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,238 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 266.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,303 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,729 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,508 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Heimiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,779 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Heimiswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heimiswil?
Heimiswil has 1,619 residents (2025), ranking 1,113 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Heimiswil?
Heimiswil covers 23.4 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Heimiswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Heimiswil went from 1,607 to 1,619, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Heimiswil?
Heimiswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.064, longitude 7.660.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Heimiswil?
In Heimiswil, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 65.7% (2026), ranking 19 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Heimiswil?
In Heimiswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 64.3% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heimiswil?
In Heimiswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heimiswil?
The nearest to Heimiswil are Burgdorf (2.7 km), Oberburg (3.7 km), Affoltern im Emmental (4.6 km), Rumendingen (4.7 km), Wynigen (4.7 km).