Münchenwiler: population and statistics
Münchenwiler has a population of 593 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 237 people per km². It ranks 1,730 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 593 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 237 people/km²
- 503 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Münchenwiler ranks No. 249 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Münchenwiler, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 36.8% in Münchenwiler, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,237 kWh a year here.
Münchenwiler in numbers
Where is Münchenwiler?
Population of Münchenwiler over time
Münchenwiler had 480 residents in 2015 and 593 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 518 |
| 2021 | 556 |
| 2022 | 559 |
| 2023 | 564 |
| 2024 | 588 |
| 2025 | 593 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 350 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Meyriez, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Courgevaux (1,431 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Münchenwiler
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 | Münchenwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,328 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münchenwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 272 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,811 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 654 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 940 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 779 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Münchenwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 375 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 603 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,176 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,024 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,066 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,769 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,669 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 556 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münchenwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 720 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 865 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münchenwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 201 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,613 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 339.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 997 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 36.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,666 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 143 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Münchenwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 964 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Münchenwiler
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münchenwiler?
Münchenwiler has 593 residents (2025), ranking 1,730 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Münchenwiler?
Münchenwiler covers 2.5 km², with a density of 237 people per km².
Is the population of Münchenwiler growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Münchenwiler went from 480 to 593, a change of +23.5%.
Where is Münchenwiler?
Münchenwiler is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.913, longitude 7.125.
District heating: what is the figure for Münchenwiler?
In Münchenwiler, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Münchenwiler?
In Münchenwiler, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 36.8% (2024), ranking 1,666 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münchenwiler?
In Münchenwiler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,237 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münchenwiler?
The nearest to Münchenwiler are Meyriez (0.8 km), Courgevaux (1.2 km), Cressier (FR) (1.6 km), Murten (1.8 km), Greng (2.0 km).