Kirchlindach: population and statistics
Kirchlindach has a population of 3,342 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 279 people per km². It ranks 663 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,342 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 279 people/km²
- 599 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Kirchlindach ranks No. 79 by population.
District heating: 19.8% in Kirchlindach, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 8.0% in Kirchlindach, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,242 kWh a year here.
Kirchlindach in numbers
Where is Kirchlindach?
Population of Kirchlindach over time
Kirchlindach had 2,900 residents in 2015 and 3,342 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,200 |
| 2021 | 3,229 |
| 2022 | 3,216 |
| 2023 | 3,293 |
| 2024 | 3,341 |
| 2025 | 3,342 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,675 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bremgarten bei Bern, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münchenbuchsee (10,751 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,968 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kirchlindach
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 | Kirchlindach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 179 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchlindach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,669 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 718 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,009 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,106 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kirchlindach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,261 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 784 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 868 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 158 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 692 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,016 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,073 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 676 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,983 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 979 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchlindach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 191 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 794 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 175 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 818 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,440 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 904 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchlindach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 982 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 293.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,192 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 353 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,638 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchlindach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,561 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchlindach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchlindach?
Kirchlindach has 3,342 residents (2025), ranking 663 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kirchlindach?
Kirchlindach covers 12.0 km², with a density of 279 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchlindach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kirchlindach went from 2,900 to 3,342, a change of +15.2%.
Where is Kirchlindach?
Kirchlindach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 7.411.
District heating: what is the figure for Kirchlindach?
In Kirchlindach, “District heating” stands at 19.8% (2026), ranking 71 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Kirchlindach?
In Kirchlindach, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 8.0% (2024), ranking 1,638 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchlindach?
In Kirchlindach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,242 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchlindach?
The nearest to Kirchlindach are Bremgarten bei Bern (3.4 km), Münchenbuchsee (3.5 km), Zollikofen (3.5 km), Meikirch (3.6 km), Schüpfen (4.8 km).