Kehrsatz: population and statistics
Kehrsatz has a population of 4,663 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 1,050 people per km². It ranks 475 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,663 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 1,050 people/km²
- 573 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kehrsatz ranks No. 49 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.6 in Kehrsatz, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,748 kWh/inh. in Kehrsatz, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,191 kWh a year here.
Kehrsatz in numbers
Where is Kehrsatz?
Population of Kehrsatz over time
Kehrsatz had 4,226 residents in 2015 and 4,663 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,380 |
| 2021 | 4,487 |
| 2022 | 4,474 |
| 2023 | 4,541 |
| 2024 | 4,670 |
| 2025 | 4,663 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 622 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Muri bei Bern (13,940 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kehrsatz
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 | Kehrsatz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,031 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kehrsatz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,143 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 565 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,665 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,191 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,345 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kehrsatz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 936 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 494 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 944 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 856 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 480.6 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,685 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 940 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,748 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,708 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kehrsatz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 226 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 683 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 194 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 756 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,735 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) | 34.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 433 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kehrsatz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,187 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 737 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 254.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,346 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 299 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,309 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kehrsatz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 369 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kehrsatz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kehrsatz?
Kehrsatz has 4,663 residents (2025), ranking 475 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kehrsatz?
Kehrsatz covers 4.4 km², with a density of 1,050 people per km².
Is the population of Kehrsatz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kehrsatz went from 4,226 to 4,663, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Kehrsatz?
Kehrsatz is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.909, longitude 7.471.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kehrsatz?
In Kehrsatz, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.6 (2026), ranking 1,735 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kehrsatz?
In Kehrsatz, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,748 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,708 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kehrsatz?
In Kehrsatz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,191 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kehrsatz?
The nearest to Kehrsatz are Muri bei Bern (2.8 km), Belp (2.8 km), Wald (BE) (3.0 km), Allmendingen (3.6 km), Köniz (4.6 km).