Meinisberg: population and statistics
Meinisberg has a population of 1,513 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 345 people per km². It ranks 1,163 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,513 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 345 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Meinisberg ranks No. 151 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 43.9% in Meinisberg, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 171.2 in Meinisberg, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Meinisberg in numbers
Where is Meinisberg?
Population of Meinisberg over time
Meinisberg had 1,328 residents in 2015 and 1,513 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,326 |
| 2021 | 1,335 |
| 2022 | 1,419 |
| 2023 | 1,443 |
| 2024 | 1,453 |
| 2025 | 1,513 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 615 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pieterlen (5,255 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Meinisberg
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 | Meinisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,020 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meinisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 672 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,308 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,040 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 293 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Meinisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 557 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 711 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 312 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 74 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 681.8 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,500 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,301 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,095 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 954 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meinisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,437 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 66 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,431 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,695 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,698 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 78 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meinisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 259 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,496 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,657 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 924 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 703 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Meinisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,251 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Meinisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meinisberg?
Meinisberg has 1,513 residents (2025), ranking 1,163 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Meinisberg?
Meinisberg covers 4.4 km², with a density of 345 people per km².
Is the population of Meinisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Meinisberg went from 1,328 to 1,513, a change of +13.9%.
Where is Meinisberg?
Meinisberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.159, longitude 7.348.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Meinisberg?
In Meinisberg, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 43.9% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Meinisberg?
In Meinisberg, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 171.2 (2024), ranking 1,657 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meinisberg?
In Meinisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meinisberg?
The nearest to Meinisberg are Pieterlen (1.9 km), Safnern (2.2 km), Meienried (2.2 km), Büren an der Aare (2.8 km), Lengnau (BE) (2.9 km).