Iffwil: population and statistics
Iffwil has a population of 442 (2025) across 5.1 km², or 87.4 people per km². It ranks 1,863 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 442 residents
- 5.1 km²
- 87 people/km²
- 564 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Iffwil ranks No. 282 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Iffwil in numbers
Where is Iffwil?
Population of Iffwil over time
Iffwil had 423 residents in 2015 and 442 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 428 |
| 2021 | 430 |
| 2022 | 433 |
| 2023 | 445 |
| 2024 | 445 |
| 2025 | 442 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zuzwil (BE), 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jegenstorf (5,883 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Iffwil
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 | Iffwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Iffwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 206 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,925 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Iffwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 15.5% | 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) | 2,366 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,817 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,389 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Iffwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 29 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,816 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Iffwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 179 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,671 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 405.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Iffwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Iffwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iffwil?
Iffwil has 442 residents (2025), ranking 1,863 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Iffwil?
Iffwil covers 5.1 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Iffwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Iffwil went from 423 to 442, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Iffwil?
Iffwil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.064, longitude 7.478.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Iffwil?
In Iffwil, “Dwellings” stands at 206 (2026), ranking 1,925 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Iffwil?
In Iffwil, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 31 (2026), ranking 1,810 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Iffwil?
In Iffwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Iffwil?
The nearest to Iffwil are Zuzwil (BE) (1.4 km), Jegenstorf (2.7 km), Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee (3.7 km), Urtenen-Schönbühl (3.8 km), Messen (3.8 km).