Lüscherz: population and statistics
Lüscherz has a population of 576 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 1,742 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 576 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 106 people/km²
- 521 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Lüscherz ranks No. 252 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Lüscherz, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 30.6% in Lüscherz, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Lüscherz in numbers
Where is Lüscherz?
Population of Lüscherz over time
Lüscherz had 528 residents in 2015 and 576 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 559 |
| 2021 | 558 |
| 2022 | 558 |
| 2023 | 572 |
| 2024 | 572 |
| 2025 | 576 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vinelz (908 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,896 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lüscherz
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 | Lüscherz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 46 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lüscherz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 423 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,612 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 639 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,357 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 723 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lüscherz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,275 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 530 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 759 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 35 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,747 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,416 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 621 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,792 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,458 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 587 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lüscherz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,751 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 622 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,409 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,148 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lüscherz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 128 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,797 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 222.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,475 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,541 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 580 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lüscherz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,546 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lüscherz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lüscherz?
Lüscherz has 576 residents (2025), ranking 1,742 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lüscherz?
Lüscherz covers 5.4 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Lüscherz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lüscherz went from 528 to 576, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Lüscherz?
Lüscherz is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.033, longitude 7.133.
District heating: what is the figure for Lüscherz?
In Lüscherz, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lüscherz?
In Lüscherz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 30.6% (2025), ranking 46 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lüscherz?
In Lüscherz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lüscherz?
The nearest to Lüscherz are Vinelz (1.7 km), Brüttelen (1.7 km), Erlach (2.9 km), Finsterhennen (3.7 km), Treiten (3.8 km).