Kallnach: population and statistics
Kallnach has a population of 2,238 (2025) across 15.2 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 913 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,238 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 147 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kallnach ranks No. 121 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 17,207 kWh/inh. in Kallnach, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.4% in Kallnach, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Kallnach in numbers
Where is Kallnach?
Population of Kallnach over time
Kallnach had 2,219 residents in 2015 and 2,238 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,220 |
| 2021 | 2,240 |
| 2022 | 2,252 |
| 2023 | 2,239 |
| 2024 | 2,235 |
| 2025 | 2,238 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,127 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bargen (BE), 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarberg (4,601 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kallnach
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 | Kallnach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 364 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kallnach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,163 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 951 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 285 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,302 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,296 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kallnach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 887 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 371 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 949 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 142 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,596 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 436 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 488 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,207 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 156 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kallnach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 870 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 140 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 957 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 994 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) | 27.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kallnach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,194 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 735 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 533.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 424 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,127 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 981 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kallnach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,572 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kallnach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kallnach?
Kallnach has 2,238 residents (2025), ranking 913 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kallnach?
Kallnach covers 15.2 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Kallnach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kallnach went from 2,219 to 2,238, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Kallnach?
Kallnach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.022, longitude 7.236.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kallnach?
In Kallnach, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 17,207 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 156 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kallnach?
In Kallnach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.4% (2025), ranking 1,572 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kallnach?
In Kallnach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kallnach?
The nearest to Kallnach are Bargen (BE) (2.9 km), Siselen (3.2 km), Radelfingen (3.5 km), Fräschels (3.7 km), Aarberg (4.0 km).