Herzogenbuchsee: population and statistics
Herzogenbuchsee has a population of 7,620 (2025) across 9.8 km², or 774 people per km². It ranks 259 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,620 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 774 people/km²
- 479 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Herzogenbuchsee ranks No. 20 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Herzogenbuchsee in numbers
Where is Herzogenbuchsee?
Population of Herzogenbuchsee over time
Herzogenbuchsee had 6,994 residents in 2015 and 7,620 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,293 |
| 2021 | 7,317 |
| 2022 | 7,291 |
| 2023 | 7,438 |
| 2024 | 7,502 |
| 2025 | 7,620 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,380 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niederönz, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenthal (16,233 residents), 6.9 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 Herzogenbuchsee
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 | Herzogenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 649 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herzogenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,941 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 267 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,019 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Herzogenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 326 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 712 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,357 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 887 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 399 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 152 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,281 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 741 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 63.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 214 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,278 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,118 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herzogenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 491 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 294 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 510 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 284 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 829 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herzogenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,221 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 230 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 553.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 385 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 839 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 472 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Herzogenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 705 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Herzogenbuchsee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herzogenbuchsee?
Herzogenbuchsee has 7,620 residents (2025), ranking 259 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Herzogenbuchsee?
Herzogenbuchsee covers 9.8 km², with a density of 774 people per km².
Is the population of Herzogenbuchsee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Herzogenbuchsee went from 6,994 to 7,620, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Herzogenbuchsee?
Herzogenbuchsee is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.188, longitude 7.706.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Herzogenbuchsee?
In Herzogenbuchsee, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 399 (2026), ranking 152 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs: what is the figure for Herzogenbuchsee?
In Herzogenbuchsee, “Jobs” stands at 4,221 (2024), ranking 230 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herzogenbuchsee?
In Herzogenbuchsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herzogenbuchsee?
The nearest to Herzogenbuchsee are Niederönz (1.4 km), Bettenhausen (1.9 km), Thörigen (2.4 km), Heimenhausen (2.4 km), Inkwil (3.2 km).