Hindelbank: population and statistics
Hindelbank has a population of 2,805 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 416 people per km². It ranks 766 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,805 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 416 people/km²
- 524 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Hindelbank ranks No. 94 by population.
District heating: 7.4% in Hindelbank, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 79.0% in Hindelbank, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,208 kWh a year here.
Hindelbank in numbers
Where is Hindelbank?
Population of Hindelbank over time
Hindelbank had 2,551 residents in 2015 and 2,805 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,638 |
| 2021 | 2,780 |
| 2022 | 2,806 |
| 2023 | 2,791 |
| 2024 | 2,794 |
| 2025 | 2,805 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 945 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jegenstorf (5,883 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,832 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hindelbank
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 | Hindelbank | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hindelbank | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,383 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 830 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 832 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 722 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hindelbank | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 740 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,179 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 330 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 142 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,560 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 478 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 802 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,258 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 925 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hindelbank | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 176 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 862 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 158 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 885 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,293 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hindelbank | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,001 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 822 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 356.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 929 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 349 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,369 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hindelbank | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,317 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hindelbank
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hindelbank?
Hindelbank has 2,805 residents (2025), ranking 766 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hindelbank?
Hindelbank covers 6.8 km², with a density of 416 people per km².
Is the population of Hindelbank growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hindelbank went from 2,551 to 2,805, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Hindelbank?
Hindelbank is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.044, longitude 7.540.
District heating: what is the figure for Hindelbank?
In Hindelbank, “District heating” stands at 7.4% (2026), ranking 330 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Hindelbank?
In Hindelbank, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 79.0% (2024), ranking 349 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hindelbank?
In Hindelbank, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,208 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hindelbank?
The nearest to Hindelbank are Jegenstorf (2.6 km), Mattstetten (2.6 km), Kernenried (2.8 km), Rüti bei Lyssach (3.1 km), Bäriswil (3.1 km).