Madiswil: population and statistics
Madiswil has a population of 3,383 (2025) across 23.2 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 655 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,383 residents
- 23.2 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 541 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Madiswil ranks No. 77 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.8% in Madiswil, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 36.7% in Madiswil, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Madiswil in numbers
Where is Madiswil?
Population of Madiswil over time
Madiswil had 3,218 residents in 2015 and 3,383 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,284 |
| 2021 | 3,279 |
| 2022 | 3,335 |
| 2023 | 3,369 |
| 2024 | 3,330 |
| 2025 | 3,383 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,245 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rütschelen, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenthal (16,233 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Madiswil
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 | Madiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 369 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Madiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,758 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 677 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 214 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,488 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 967 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Madiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,360 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,067 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 159 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 618 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 186 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 572 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,460 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 568 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 382 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,518 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 365 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Madiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 281 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 538 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 173 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 828 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,481 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,206 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Madiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,269 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 699 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 375.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 860 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 950 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,070 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Madiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,699 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Madiswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Madiswil?
Madiswil has 3,383 residents (2025), ranking 655 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Madiswil?
Madiswil covers 23.2 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Madiswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Madiswil went from 3,218 to 3,383, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Madiswil?
Madiswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.166, longitude 7.800.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Madiswil?
In Madiswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.8% (2025), ranking 1,699 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Madiswil?
In Madiswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 36.7% (2026), ranking 159 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Madiswil?
In Madiswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Madiswil?
The nearest to Madiswil are Rütschelen (2.1 km), Lotzwil (2.8 km), Busswil bei Melchnau (3.4 km), Rohrbach (3.4 km), Reisiswil (3.5 km).