Kirchberg (BE): population and statistics
Kirchberg (BE) has a population of 5,918 (2025) across 9.1 km², or 654 people per km². It ranks 349 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,918 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 654 people/km²
- 510 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kirchberg (BE) ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.6% in Kirchberg (BE), compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Kirchberg (BE) in numbers
Where is Kirchberg (BE)?
Population of Kirchberg (BE) over time
Kirchberg (BE) had 5,817 residents in 2015 and 5,918 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,919 |
| 2021 | 5,922 |
| 2022 | 5,899 |
| 2023 | 5,889 |
| 2024 | 5,922 |
| 2025 | 5,918 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,268 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh, 0.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Burgdorf (17,577 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kirchberg (BE)
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 | Kirchberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 225 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,924 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 383 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,137 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,147 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kirchberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 425 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,205 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,085 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 284 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 256 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 356 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,253 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 774 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 52.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 299 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,907 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,000 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 405 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 353 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 441 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 330 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 584 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 257 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,519 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,254 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 304 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 549.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 393 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 781 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 582 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,122 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchberg (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg (BE)?
Kirchberg (BE) has 5,918 residents (2025), ranking 349 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg (BE)?
Kirchberg (BE) covers 9.1 km², with a density of 654 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kirchberg (BE) went from 5,817 to 5,918, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Kirchberg (BE)?
Kirchberg (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.086, longitude 7.586.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kirchberg (BE)?
In Kirchberg (BE), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.6% (2025), ranking 225 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Kirchberg (BE)?
In Kirchberg (BE), “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 52.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 299 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg (BE)?
In Kirchberg (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg (BE)?
The nearest to Kirchberg (BE) are Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (0.4 km), Ersigen (0.9 km), Lyssach (2.4 km), Aefligen (2.5 km), Rüti bei Lyssach (3.3 km).