Loveresse: population and statistics
Loveresse has a population of 367 (2025) across 4.6 km², or 79.1 people per km². It ranks 1,918 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 367 residents
- 4.6 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 770 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Loveresse ranks No. 294 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Loveresse in numbers
Where is Loveresse?
Population of Loveresse over time
Loveresse had 322 residents in 2015 and 367 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 349 |
| 2021 | 365 |
| 2022 | 362 |
| 2023 | 348 |
| 2024 | 358 |
| 2025 | 367 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 650 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reconvilier (2,454 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Loveresse
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 | Loveresse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Loveresse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 185 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,953 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Loveresse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,613 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,839 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,458 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Loveresse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 30 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,809 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Loveresse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 325 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,386 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 885.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Loveresse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Loveresse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loveresse?
Loveresse has 367 residents (2025), ranking 1,918 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Loveresse?
Loveresse covers 4.6 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Loveresse growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Loveresse went from 322 to 367, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Loveresse?
Loveresse is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.243, longitude 7.237.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Loveresse?
In Loveresse, “Dwellings” stands at 185 (2026), ranking 1,953 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Loveresse?
In Loveresse, “Establishments” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loveresse?
In Loveresse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loveresse?
The nearest to Loveresse are Reconvilier (1.4 km), Saules (BE) (1.4 km), Saicourt (2.3 km), Valbirse (2.6 km), Tavannes (3.7 km).