Meikirch: population and statistics
Meikirch has a population of 2,615 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 254 people per km². It ranks 814 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,615 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 254 people/km²
- 652 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Meikirch ranks No. 106 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 7.8% in Meikirch, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 11.5% in Meikirch, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,230 kWh a year here.
Meikirch in numbers
Where is Meikirch?
Population of Meikirch over time
Meikirch had 2,386 residents in 2015 and 2,615 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,526 |
| 2021 | 2,549 |
| 2022 | 2,558 |
| 2023 | 2,580 |
| 2024 | 2,600 |
| 2025 | 2,615 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,443 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schüpfen, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wohlen bei Bern (9,310 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,920 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Meikirch
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 | Meikirch | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 209 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meikirch | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,246 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 902 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 932 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,644 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 840 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Meikirch | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,139 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 436 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 603 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 548 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 188 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 567 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,309 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 702 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 847 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,461 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 883 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meikirch | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,010 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 134 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 983 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,479 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 759 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meikirch | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 504 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,161 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,588 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 962 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 912 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Meikirch | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,657 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Meikirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meikirch?
Meikirch has 2,615 residents (2025), ranking 814 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Meikirch?
Meikirch covers 10.3 km², with a density of 254 people per km².
Is the population of Meikirch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Meikirch went from 2,386 to 2,615, a change of +9.6%.
Where is Meikirch?
Meikirch is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.010, longitude 7.365.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Meikirch?
In Meikirch, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 7.8% (2025), ranking 1,657 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Meikirch?
In Meikirch, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 11.5% (2026), ranking 1,644 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meikirch?
In Meikirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,230 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meikirch?
The nearest to Meikirch are Schüpfen (3.0 km), Kirchlindach (3.6 km), Wohlen bei Bern (4.2 km), Seedorf (BE) (4.9 km), Grossaffoltern (6.3 km).