Kiesen: population and statistics
Kiesen has a population of 1,008 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 214 people per km². It ranks 1,458 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,008 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 214 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kiesen ranks No. 201 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 7.7% in Kiesen, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 7.8% in Kiesen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,250 kWh a year here.
Kiesen in numbers
Where is Kiesen?
Population of Kiesen over time
Kiesen had 924 residents in 2015 and 1,008 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,012 |
| 2021 | 1,010 |
| 2022 | 1,013 |
| 2023 | 1,013 |
| 2024 | 990 |
| 2025 | 1,008 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 658 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oppligen, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wichtrach (4,510 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kiesen
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 | Kiesen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,090 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kiesen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 474 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,548 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 708 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 571 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,327 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kiesen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 651 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,175 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 522 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 928 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,359 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 657 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,562 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,950 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 800 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kiesen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,633 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 59 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,489 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 315 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,226 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kiesen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 401 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,283 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 397.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 781 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 209 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,660 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kiesen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,655 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kiesen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kiesen?
Kiesen has 1,008 residents (2025), ranking 1,458 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kiesen?
Kiesen covers 4.7 km², with a density of 214 people per km².
Is the population of Kiesen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kiesen went from 924 to 1,008, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Kiesen?
Kiesen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.819, longitude 7.586.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Kiesen?
In Kiesen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 7.7% (2024), ranking 1,660 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kiesen?
In Kiesen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 7.8% (2025), ranking 1,655 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kiesen?
In Kiesen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,250 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kiesen?
The nearest to Kiesen are Oppligen (0.9 km), Jaberg (1.2 km), Herbligen (1.7 km), Brenzikofen (2.1 km), Wichtrach (2.7 km).