Mörigen: population and statistics
Mörigen has a population of 862 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 1,549 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 862 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 392 people/km²
- 497 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Mörigen ranks No. 215 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.4% in Mörigen, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.6% in Mörigen, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Mörigen in numbers
Where is Mörigen?
Population of Mörigen over time
Mörigen had 843 residents in 2015 and 862 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 875 |
| 2021 | 891 |
| 2022 | 890 |
| 2023 | 888 |
| 2024 | 881 |
| 2025 | 862 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 308 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sutz-Lattrigen (1,409 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mörigen
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 | Mörigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 64 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mörigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 441 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,592 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,567 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,177 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 391 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mörigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 720 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 440 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,094 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 68 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,243 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 783 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,651 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,907 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 808 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mörigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,644 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 496 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 46 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,729 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mörigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 152 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,743 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 176.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,641 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 392 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,686 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mörigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,697 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mörigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mörigen?
Mörigen has 862 residents (2025), ranking 1,549 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mörigen?
Mörigen covers 2.2 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of Mörigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mörigen went from 843 to 862, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Mörigen?
Mörigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.085, longitude 7.213.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mörigen?
In Mörigen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.4% (2025), ranking 64 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Mörigen?
In Mörigen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.6% (2026), ranking 46 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mörigen?
In Mörigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mörigen?
The nearest to Mörigen are Sutz-Lattrigen (1.7 km), Epsach (1.7 km), Hermrigen (2.1 km), Täuffelen (2.3 km), Walperswil (2.6 km).