Merzligen: population and statistics
Merzligen has a population of 405 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 176 people per km². It ranks 1,895 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 405 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 176 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Merzligen ranks No. 287 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Merzligen in numbers
Where is Merzligen?
Population of Merzligen over time
Merzligen had 401 residents in 2015 and 405 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 389 |
| 2021 | 392 |
| 2022 | 396 |
| 2023 | 402 |
| 2024 | 403 |
| 2025 | 405 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 322 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hermrigen, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bellmund (1,805 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Merzligen
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 | Merzligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Merzligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 201 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,933 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Merzligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 43 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,657 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,604 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,945 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,753 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Merzligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Merzligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 50 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,025 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Merzligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Merzligen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merzligen?
Merzligen has 405 residents (2025), ranking 1,895 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Merzligen?
Merzligen covers 2.3 km², with a density of 176 people per km².
Is the population of Merzligen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Merzligen went from 401 to 405, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Merzligen?
Merzligen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.083, longitude 7.250.
Jobs: what is the figure for Merzligen?
In Merzligen, “Jobs” stands at 50 (2024), ranking 2,025 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Merzligen?
In Merzligen, “Establishments” stands at 28 (2024), ranking 1,940 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Merzligen?
In Merzligen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Merzligen?
The nearest to Merzligen are Hermrigen (0.7 km), Bühl (1.9 km), Bellmund (2.2 km), Jens (2.2 km), Walperswil (2.3 km).