La Neuveville: population and statistics
La Neuveville has a population of 3,781 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 556 people per km². It ranks 591 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,781 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 556 people/km²
- 441 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, La Neuveville ranks No. 66 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 641.0 kW in La Neuveville, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 40.7% in La Neuveville, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,238 kWh a year here.
La Neuveville in numbers
Where is La Neuveville?
Population of La Neuveville over time
La Neuveville had 3,693 residents in 2015 and 3,781 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,780 |
| 2021 | 3,802 |
| 2022 | 3,798 |
| 2023 | 3,825 |
| 2024 | 3,804 |
| 2025 | 3,781 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 952 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Landeron, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laténa (11,752 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Neuveville
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 Neuveville | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 360 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Neuveville | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,106 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 570 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 265 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,452 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,507 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Neuveville | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 266 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 904 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,261 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 925 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 177 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 615 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 641.0 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,546 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 901 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,154 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,518 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Neuveville | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 270 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 563 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 262 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 736 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,081 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Neuveville | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,508 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 615 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 398.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 778 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 684 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 712 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Neuveville | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,011 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Neuveville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Neuveville?
La Neuveville has 3,781 residents (2025), ranking 591 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Neuveville?
La Neuveville covers 6.8 km², with a density of 556 people per km².
Is the population of La Neuveville growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Neuveville went from 3,693 to 3,781, a change of +2.4%.
Where is La Neuveville?
La Neuveville is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.065, longitude 7.094.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Neuveville?
In La Neuveville, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 641.0 kW (2026), ranking 1,546 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for La Neuveville?
In La Neuveville, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 40.7% (2026), ranking 265 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Neuveville?
In La Neuveville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,238 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Neuveville?
The nearest to La Neuveville are Le Landeron (2.2 km), Erlach (2.5 km), Lignières (2.9 km), Ligerz (3.6 km), Vinelz (3.8 km).