Horrenbach-Buchen: population and statistics
Horrenbach-Buchen has a population of 225 (2025) across 20.4 km², or 11.0 people per km². It ranks 2,022 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 225 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 1,075 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Horrenbach-Buchen ranks No. 314 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Horrenbach-Buchen in numbers
Where is Horrenbach-Buchen?
Population of Horrenbach-Buchen over time
Horrenbach-Buchen had 242 residents in 2015 and 225 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 226 |
| 2021 | 233 |
| 2022 | 231 |
| 2023 | 227 |
| 2024 | 224 |
| 2025 | 225 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,857 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Teuffenthal (BE), 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberlangenegg (483 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Horrenbach-Buchen
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 | Horrenbach-Buchen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Horrenbach-Buchen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 146 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,999 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Horrenbach-Buchen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 10.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 84.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,202 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,930 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,644 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Horrenbach-Buchen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 12.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Horrenbach-Buchen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 108 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,851 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 480.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 14.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Horrenbach-Buchen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Horrenbach-Buchen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horrenbach-Buchen?
Horrenbach-Buchen has 225 residents (2025), ranking 2,022 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Horrenbach-Buchen?
Horrenbach-Buchen covers 20.4 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Horrenbach-Buchen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Horrenbach-Buchen went from 242 to 225, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Horrenbach-Buchen?
Horrenbach-Buchen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.766, longitude 7.750.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Horrenbach-Buchen?
In Horrenbach-Buchen, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 8 (2026), ranking 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Horrenbach-Buchen?
In Horrenbach-Buchen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 11 (2026), ranking 2,024 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Horrenbach-Buchen?
In Horrenbach-Buchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Horrenbach-Buchen?
The nearest to Horrenbach-Buchen are Teuffenthal (BE) (2.8 km), Oberlangenegg (3.1 km), Unterlangenegg (3.1 km), Eriz (5.3 km), Heiligenschwendi (5.4 km).