Kaufdorf: population and statistics
Kaufdorf has a population of 1,116 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 542 people per km². It ranks 1,386 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,116 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 542 people/km²
- 820 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kaufdorf ranks No. 189 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.6 in Kaufdorf, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 144.3 in Kaufdorf, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,232 kWh a year here.
Kaufdorf in numbers
Where is Kaufdorf?
Population of Kaufdorf over time
Kaufdorf had 1,061 residents in 2015 and 1,116 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,073 |
| 2021 | 1,072 |
| 2022 | 1,124 |
| 2023 | 1,121 |
| 2024 | 1,101 |
| 2025 | 1,116 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 289 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riggisberg (3,078 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kaufdorf
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 | Kaufdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 715 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaufdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 498 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,519 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,017 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 540 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 526 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kaufdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 660 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 508 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 998 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,329 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 75 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,307 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,218 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,679 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,401 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,307 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaufdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,776 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,026 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaufdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 161 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,720 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,741 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 996 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 913 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaufdorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,652 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaufdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaufdorf?
Kaufdorf has 1,116 residents (2025), ranking 1,386 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kaufdorf?
Kaufdorf covers 2.1 km², with a density of 542 people per km².
Is the population of Kaufdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaufdorf went from 1,061 to 1,116, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Kaufdorf?
Kaufdorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 7.483.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kaufdorf?
In Kaufdorf, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.6 (2026), ranking 1,776 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kaufdorf?
In Kaufdorf, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 144.3 (2024), ranking 1,741 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaufdorf?
In Kaufdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaufdorf?
The nearest to Kaufdorf are Riggisberg (2.7 km), Thurnen (2.8 km), Toffen (3.0 km), Niedermuhlern (3.4 km), Rüeggisberg (3.5 km).