Ins: population and statistics
Ins has a population of 3,800 (2025) across 23.9 km², or 159 people per km². It ranks 588 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,800 residents
- 23.9 km²
- 159 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Ins ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 59.2% in Ins, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Ins in numbers
Where is Ins?
Population of Ins over time
Ins had 3,444 residents in 2015 and 3,800 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,560 |
| 2021 | 3,601 |
| 2022 | 3,621 |
| 2023 | 3,723 |
| 2024 | 3,777 |
| 2025 | 3,800 |
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All indicators for Ins
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 | Ins | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 642 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ins | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,872 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 641 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 685 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 766 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,402 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ins | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 576 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 534 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 948 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 246 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 377 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,687 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 380 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 358 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,592 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 454 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ins | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 298 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 520 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 265 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 569 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 720 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 667 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ins | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,894 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 490 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 498.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 493 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 770 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,218 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ins | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 964 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ins?
Ins has 3,800 residents (2025), ranking 588 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ins?
Ins covers 23.9 km², with a density of 159 people per km².
Is the population of Ins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ins went from 3,444 to 3,800, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Ins?
Ins is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 7.100.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Ins?
In Ins, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 47.9 GWh/year (2026), ranking 358 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Ins?
In Ins, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 59.2% (2026), ranking 1,402 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ins?
In Ins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ins?
The nearest to Ins are Tschugg (3.1 km), Müntschemier (3.5 km), Gampelen (3.6 km), Vinelz (3.7 km), Mont-Vully (4.3 km).