Münchenbuchsee: population and statistics
Münchenbuchsee has a population of 10,751 (2025) across 8.8 km², or 1,220 people per km². It ranks 161 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,751 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 1,220 people/km²
- 584 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Münchenbuchsee ranks No. 17 by population.
District heating: 15.9% in Münchenbuchsee, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Münchenbuchsee in numbers
Where is Münchenbuchsee?
Population of Münchenbuchsee over time
Münchenbuchsee had 10,151 residents in 2015 and 10,751 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,432 |
| 2021 | 10,445 |
| 2022 | 10,419 |
| 2023 | 10,426 |
| 2024 | 10,696 |
| 2025 | 10,751 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zollikofen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ostermundigen (18,432 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Münchenbuchsee
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 | Münchenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 565 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münchenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,305 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 180 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,317 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Münchenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,007 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 335 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,373 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 129 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 269 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 327 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 646.3 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,536 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 70.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 181 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,539 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,457 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münchenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 534 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 259 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 558 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 260 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,459 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 950 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münchenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,263 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 183 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 489.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 514 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 180 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,404 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Münchenbuchsee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 676 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Münchenbuchsee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münchenbuchsee?
Münchenbuchsee has 10,751 residents (2025), ranking 161 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Münchenbuchsee?
Münchenbuchsee covers 8.8 km², with a density of 1,220 people per km².
Is the population of Münchenbuchsee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Münchenbuchsee went from 10,151 to 10,751, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Münchenbuchsee?
Münchenbuchsee is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.016, longitude 7.450.
District heating: what is the figure for Münchenbuchsee?
In Münchenbuchsee, “District heating” stands at 15.9% (2026), ranking 129 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Münchenbuchsee?
In Münchenbuchsee, “Dwellings” stands at 5,305 (2026), ranking 180 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münchenbuchsee?
In Münchenbuchsee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münchenbuchsee?
The nearest to Münchenbuchsee are Zollikofen (1.9 km), Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee (2.0 km), Wiggiswil (2.0 km), Moosseedorf (2.4 km), Kirchlindach (3.5 km).