Homberg: population and statistics
Homberg has a population of 499 (2025) across 6.5 km², or 76.7 people per km². It ranks 1,812 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 499 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 1,003 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Homberg ranks No. 270 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Homberg in numbers
Where is Homberg?
Population of Homberg over time
Homberg had 500 residents in 2015 and 499 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 510 |
| 2021 | 503 |
| 2022 | 501 |
| 2023 | 490 |
| 2024 | 500 |
| 2025 | 499 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Heiligenschwendi, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hilterfingen (4,130 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Homberg
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 | Homberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Homberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 235 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,881 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 59.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Homberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 68.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,207 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,745 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,329 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Homberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 48.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Homberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 163 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,716 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 326.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Homberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Homberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Homberg?
Homberg has 499 residents (2025), ranking 1,812 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Homberg?
Homberg covers 6.5 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Homberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Homberg went from 500 to 499, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Homberg?
Homberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.766, longitude 7.667.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Homberg?
In Homberg, “Dwellings” stands at 235 (2026), ranking 1,881 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Homberg?
In Homberg, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 1,872 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Homberg?
In Homberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Homberg?
The nearest to Homberg are Heiligenschwendi (2.0 km), Hilterfingen (2.7 km), Thun (2.9 km), Steffisburg (3.1 km), Fahrni (3.4 km).