Mühleberg: population and statistics
Mühleberg has a population of 3,184 (2025) across 26.3 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 691 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,184 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 629 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Mühleberg ranks No. 85 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 54.3% in Mühleberg, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 15,135 kWh/inh. in Mühleberg, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,242 kWh a year here.
Mühleberg in numbers
Where is Mühleberg?
Population of Mühleberg over time
Mühleberg had 2,854 residents in 2015 and 3,184 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,997 |
| 2021 | 3,004 |
| 2022 | 3,074 |
| 2023 | 3,079 |
| 2024 | 3,097 |
| 2025 | 3,184 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,683 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wileroltigen, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuenegg (5,805 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,968 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mühleberg
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 | Mühleberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 613 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mühleberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,617 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 735 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 338 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,502 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mühleberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 952 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 445 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 192 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 551 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,722 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 364 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 352 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,135 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 244 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mühleberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 218 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 711 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 186 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 786 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,196 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,633 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 199 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mühleberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,268 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 701 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 398.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 779 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,526 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 275 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mühleberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,283 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mühleberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mühleberg?
Mühleberg has 3,184 residents (2025), ranking 691 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mühleberg?
Mühleberg covers 26.3 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Mühleberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mühleberg went from 2,854 to 3,184, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Mühleberg?
Mühleberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.950, longitude 7.267.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Mühleberg?
In Mühleberg, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 54.3% (2026), ranking 1,633 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mühleberg?
In Mühleberg, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 15,135 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 244 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mühleberg?
In Mühleberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,242 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mühleberg?
The nearest to Mühleberg are Wileroltigen (3.3 km), Ferenbalm (4.2 km), Gurbrü (5.1 km), Frauenkappelen (5.1 km), Ulmiz (5.4 km).