Ligerz: population and statistics
Ligerz has a population of 508 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 282 people per km². It ranks 1,801 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 508 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 282 people/km²
- 426 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Ligerz ranks No. 267 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 34.6% in Ligerz, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 4.2% in Ligerz, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Ligerz in numbers
Where is Ligerz?
Population of Ligerz over time
Ligerz had 547 residents in 2015 and 508 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 545 |
| 2021 | 525 |
| 2022 | 525 |
| 2023 | 517 |
| 2024 | 525 |
| 2025 | 508 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 252 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plateau de Diesse (2,251 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ligerz
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 | Ligerz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 14 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ligerz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 349 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,704 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 56.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 60 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,724 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ligerz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 919 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 699 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,163 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 167 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 644.1 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,540 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,980 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,268 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,120 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ligerz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 43 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,658 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 361 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 273 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ligerz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 190 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,644 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 374.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 866 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,714 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,740 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ligerz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,672 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ligerz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ligerz?
Ligerz has 508 residents (2025), ranking 1,801 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ligerz?
Ligerz covers 1.8 km², with a density of 282 people per km².
Is the population of Ligerz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ligerz went from 547 to 508, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Ligerz?
Ligerz is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.083, longitude 7.133.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ligerz?
In Ligerz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 34.6% (2025), ranking 14 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Ligerz?
In Ligerz, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 4.2% (2024), ranking 1,740 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ligerz?
In Ligerz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ligerz?
The nearest to Ligerz are Plateau de Diesse (2.5 km), La Neuveville (3.6 km), Twann-Tüscherz (3.8 km), Hagneck (5.0 km), Lignières (5.0 km).