Inkwil: population and statistics
Inkwil has a population of 668 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 198 people per km². It ranks 1,677 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 668 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 198 people/km²
- 467 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Inkwil ranks No. 236 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Inkwil, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 44.1% in Inkwil, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,182 kWh a year here.
Inkwil in numbers
Where is Inkwil?
Population of Inkwil over time
Inkwil had 624 residents in 2015 and 668 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 628 |
| 2021 | 673 |
| 2022 | 696 |
| 2023 | 675 |
| 2024 | 676 |
| 2025 | 668 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 473 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bolken, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Etziken (1,093 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Inkwil
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 | Inkwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 121 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Inkwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 353 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,695 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 376 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,361 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 250 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Inkwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,006 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 517 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 678 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 57 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,493 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,782 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 329 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,709 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,692 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 550 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Inkwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,485 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 52.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 11 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Inkwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 114 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,840 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,659 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 36.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,673 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 51.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 110 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Inkwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,752 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Inkwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Inkwil?
Inkwil has 668 residents (2025), ranking 1,677 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Inkwil?
Inkwil covers 3.4 km², with a density of 198 people per km².
Is the population of Inkwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Inkwil went from 624 to 668, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Inkwil?
Inkwil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.203, longitude 7.670.
District heating: what is the figure for Inkwil?
In Inkwil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Inkwil?
In Inkwil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 44.1% (2026), ranking 1,781 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Inkwil?
In Inkwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,182 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Inkwil?
The nearest to Inkwil are Bolken (1.2 km), Etziken (2.3 km), Aeschi (SO) (2.4 km), Heimenhausen (2.4 km), Niederönz (2.6 km).