Moosseedorf: population and statistics
Moosseedorf has a population of 4,134 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 648 people per km². It ranks 540 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,134 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 648 people/km²
- 532 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Moosseedorf ranks No. 58 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,245 in Moosseedorf, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,034 kW in Moosseedorf, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Moosseedorf in numbers
Where is Moosseedorf?
Population of Moosseedorf over time
Moosseedorf had 4,012 residents in 2015 and 4,134 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,092 |
| 2021 | 4,121 |
| 2022 | 4,113 |
| 2023 | 4,130 |
| 2024 | 4,155 |
| 2025 | 4,134 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 894 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wiggiswil, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Urtenen-Schönbühl (6,632 residents), 2.2 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 Moosseedorf
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 | Moosseedorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,010 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moosseedorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,048 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 588 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,556 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 956 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,454 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moosseedorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 429 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,564 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,102 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 349 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 117 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 935 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,034 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 211 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 502 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,243 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 930 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moosseedorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 243 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 629 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 220 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 679 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,406 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,009 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moosseedorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,147 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 189 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,245 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 47 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 587 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 743 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Moosseedorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 516 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Moosseedorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moosseedorf?
Moosseedorf has 4,134 residents (2025), ranking 540 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Moosseedorf?
Moosseedorf covers 6.4 km², with a density of 648 people per km².
Is the population of Moosseedorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Moosseedorf went from 4,012 to 4,134, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Moosseedorf?
Moosseedorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.017, longitude 7.482.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moosseedorf?
In Moosseedorf, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,245 (2024), ranking 47 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moosseedorf?
In Moosseedorf, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,034 kW (2026), ranking 211 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moosseedorf?
In Moosseedorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moosseedorf?
The nearest to Moosseedorf are Wiggiswil (1.7 km), Urtenen-Schönbühl (2.2 km), Münchenbuchsee (2.4 km), Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee (2.7 km), Zollikofen (2.7 km).