Kernenried: population and statistics
Kernenried has a population of 516 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 1,794 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 516 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 514 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kernenried ranks No. 265 by population.
District heating: 31.7% in Kernenried, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.8% in Kernenried, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Kernenried in numbers
Where is Kernenried?
Population of Kernenried over time
Kernenried had 527 residents in 2015 and 516 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 547 |
| 2021 | 541 |
| 2022 | 541 |
| 2023 | 543 |
| 2024 | 534 |
| 2025 | 516 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 466 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fraubrunnen (5,525 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kernenried
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 | Kernenried | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 514 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kernenried | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 240 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,871 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 235 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,582 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 954 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kernenried | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,411 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 653 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 31.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 29 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,482 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 550 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,729 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,535 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 281 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kernenried | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 29 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,816 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,297 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 75 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,570 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kernenried | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 144 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,759 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 279.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,249 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,272 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,011 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kernenried | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,734 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kernenried
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kernenried?
Kernenried has 516 residents (2025), ranking 1,794 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kernenried?
Kernenried covers 3.3 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Kernenried growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kernenried went from 527 to 516, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Kernenried?
Kernenried is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.069, longitude 7.546.
District heating: what is the figure for Kernenried?
In Kernenried, “District heating” stands at 31.7% (2026), ranking 29 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kernenried?
In Kernenried, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.8% (2025), ranking 1,734 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kernenried?
In Kernenried, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kernenried?
The nearest to Kernenried are Fraubrunnen (2.3 km), Lyssach (2.6 km), Rüti bei Lyssach (2.7 km), Hindelbank (2.8 km), Aefligen (3.1 km).