La Ferrière: population and statistics
La Ferrière has a population of 542 (2025) across 14.2 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 1,766 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 542 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 1,044 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, La Ferrière ranks No. 258 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 54.4% in La Ferrière, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 19,613 kWh/inh. in La Ferrière, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
La Ferrière in numbers
Where is La Ferrière?
Population of La Ferrière over time
La Ferrière had 544 residents in 2015 and 542 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 530 |
| 2021 | 538 |
| 2022 | 539 |
| 2023 | 532 |
| 2024 | 548 |
| 2025 | 542 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,982 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Renan (BE) (935 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Ferrière
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 | La Ferrière | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,180 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Ferrière | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 296 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,780 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,688 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 478 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Ferrière | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 954 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,649 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 187 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,763 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 344 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,507 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,613 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 96 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Ferrière | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 32 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,778 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,168 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,655 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 82 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Ferrière | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 186 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,653 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 343.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 974 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,698 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 521 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Ferrière | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,678 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Ferrière
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Ferrière?
La Ferrière has 542 residents (2025), ranking 1,766 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Ferrière?
La Ferrière covers 14.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of La Ferrière growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Ferrière went from 544 to 542, a change of −0.4%.
Where is La Ferrière?
La Ferrière is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.143, longitude 6.900.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for La Ferrière?
In La Ferrière, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 54.4% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for La Ferrière?
In La Ferrière, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 19,613 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 96 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Ferrière?
In La Ferrière, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Ferrière?
The nearest to La Ferrière are Renan (BE) (2.7 km), Les Bois (4.4 km), Sonvilier (4.9 km), La Chaux-de-Fonds (7.2 km), Saint-Imier (7.6 km).