Jegenstorf: population and statistics
Jegenstorf has a population of 5,883 (2025) across 13.5 km², or 436 people per km². It ranks 351 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,883 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 436 people/km²
- 526 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Jegenstorf ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.1% in Jegenstorf, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
District heating: 15.4% in Jegenstorf, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,208 kWh a year here.
Jegenstorf in numbers
Where is Jegenstorf?
Population of Jegenstorf over time
Jegenstorf had 5,609 residents in 2015 and 5,883 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,738 |
| 2021 | 5,779 |
| 2022 | 5,789 |
| 2023 | 5,852 |
| 2024 | 5,872 |
| 2025 | 5,883 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,889 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Urtenen-Schönbühl, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münchenbuchsee (10,751 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,832 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Jegenstorf
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 | Jegenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 138 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jegenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,940 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 381 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,378 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 660 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 976 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jegenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,041 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 528 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 976 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 137 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 326 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 240 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,105 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 947 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 381 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,778 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,230 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jegenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 323 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 457 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 321 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 474 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,353 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 904 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jegenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,051 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 454 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 348.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 954 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 214 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,501 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Jegenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,440 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jegenstorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jegenstorf?
Jegenstorf has 5,883 residents (2025), ranking 351 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jegenstorf?
Jegenstorf covers 13.5 km², with a density of 436 people per km².
Is the population of Jegenstorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jegenstorf went from 5,609 to 5,883, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Jegenstorf?
Jegenstorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.050, longitude 7.507.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Jegenstorf?
In Jegenstorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.1% (2025), ranking 138 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Jegenstorf?
In Jegenstorf, “District heating” stands at 15.4% (2026), ranking 137 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jegenstorf?
In Jegenstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,208 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jegenstorf?
The nearest to Jegenstorf are Urtenen-Schönbühl (1.9 km), Mattstetten (2.3 km), Hindelbank (2.6 km), Zuzwil (BE) (2.6 km), Iffwil (2.7 km).