Hellsau: population and statistics
Hellsau has a population of 206 (2025) across 1.5 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 2,031 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 206 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 532 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Hellsau ranks No. 316 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Hellsau in numbers
Where is Hellsau?
Population of Hellsau over time
Hellsau had 201 residents in 2015 and 206 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 214 |
| 2021 | 214 |
| 2022 | 203 |
| 2023 | 209 |
| 2024 | 213 |
| 2025 | 206 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “District heating”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 207 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Höchstetten, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seeberg (1,565 residents), 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Hellsau
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 | Hellsau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hellsau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 90 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,067 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hellsau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 34.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,920 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,052 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,417 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hellsau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 92.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 7.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hellsau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 123 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,812 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 597.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Hellsau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hellsau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hellsau?
Hellsau has 206 residents (2025), ranking 2,031 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hellsau?
Hellsau covers 1.5 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Hellsau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hellsau went from 201 to 206, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Hellsau?
Hellsau is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.144, longitude 7.648.
Establishments: what is the figure for Hellsau?
In Hellsau, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Hellsau?
In Hellsau, “Dwellings” stands at 90 (2026), ranking 2,067 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hellsau?
In Hellsau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hellsau?
The nearest to Hellsau are Höchstetten (1.3 km), Seeberg (1.8 km), Alchenstorf (2.2 km), Willadingen (2.5 km), Drei Höfe (2.8 km).