Lyssach: population and statistics
Lyssach has a population of 1,491 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 244 people per km². It ranks 1,172 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,491 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 244 people/km²
- 518 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Lyssach ranks No. 152 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,157 kW in Lyssach, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,229 in Lyssach, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Lyssach in numbers
Where is Lyssach?
Population of Lyssach over time
Lyssach had 1,422 residents in 2015 and 1,491 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,466 |
| 2021 | 1,456 |
| 2022 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 1,475 |
| 2024 | 1,484 |
| 2025 | 1,491 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 854 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rüti bei Lyssach, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (2,479 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lyssach
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 | Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 571 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 734 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,242 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,617 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 959 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 895 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 792 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 237 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 113 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 973 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,157 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 9 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 762 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,196 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 125 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 181 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 838 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 165 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 133 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 492 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,332 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,833 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 509 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,229 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 50 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 120 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,527 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,490 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lyssach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lyssach?
Lyssach has 1,491 residents (2025), ranking 1,172 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lyssach?
Lyssach covers 6.1 km², with a density of 244 people per km².
Is the population of Lyssach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lyssach went from 1,422 to 1,491, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Lyssach?
Lyssach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.064, longitude 7.579.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lyssach?
In Lyssach, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,157 kW (2026), ranking 9 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lyssach?
In Lyssach, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,229 (2024), ranking 50 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lyssach?
In Lyssach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lyssach?
The nearest to Lyssach are Rüti bei Lyssach (0.9 km), Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (2.2 km), Kirchberg (BE) (2.4 km), Kernenried (2.6 km), Ersigen (3.2 km).