Kirchdorf (BE): population and statistics
Kirchdorf (BE) has a population of 1,859 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 305 people per km². It ranks 1,013 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,859 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 305 people/km²
- 599 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kirchdorf (BE) ranks No. 132 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.7% in Kirchdorf (BE), compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 43.5% in Kirchdorf (BE), compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,258 kWh a year here.
Kirchdorf (BE) in numbers
Where is Kirchdorf (BE)?
Population of Kirchdorf (BE) over time
Kirchdorf (BE) had 1,774 residents in 2015 and 1,859 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,796 |
| 2021 | 1,827 |
| 2022 | 1,820 |
| 2023 | 1,855 |
| 2024 | 1,853 |
| 2025 | 1,859 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 854 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gerzensee, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wichtrach (4,510 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kirchdorf (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 | Kirchdorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 972 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchdorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 925 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,091 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 199 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,081 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,489 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kirchdorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,160 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 677 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 288 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 552 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 137 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 811 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,882 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 270 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 844 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,400 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 373 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchdorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 925 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 117 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,062 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 982 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,525 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchdorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 626 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,052 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 336.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,004 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,491 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,248 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchdorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,710 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchdorf (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchdorf (BE)?
Kirchdorf (BE) has 1,859 residents (2025), ranking 1,013 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kirchdorf (BE)?
Kirchdorf (BE) covers 6.1 km², with a density of 305 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchdorf (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kirchdorf (BE) went from 1,774 to 1,859, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Kirchdorf (BE)?
Kirchdorf (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.820, longitude 7.550.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kirchdorf (BE)?
In Kirchdorf (BE), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.7% (2025), ranking 1,710 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Kirchdorf (BE)?
In Kirchdorf (BE), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 43.5% (2026), ranking 199 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchdorf (BE)?
In Kirchdorf (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,258 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchdorf (BE)?
The nearest to Kirchdorf (BE) are Gerzensee (1.5 km), Jaberg (1.6 km), Kiesen (2.7 km), Wichtrach (3.2 km), Thurnen (3.3 km).