Müntschemier: population and statistics
Müntschemier has a population of 1,683 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 346 people per km². It ranks 1,083 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,683 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 346 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Müntschemier ranks No. 142 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,363 kW in Müntschemier, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 35.1% in Müntschemier, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,238 kWh a year here.
Müntschemier in numbers
Where is Müntschemier?
Population of Müntschemier over time
Müntschemier had 1,333 residents in 2015 and 1,683 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,561 |
| 2021 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 1,609 |
| 2023 | 1,624 |
| 2024 | 1,652 |
| 2025 | 1,683 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 682 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Treiten, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ins (3,800 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Müntschemier
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 | Müntschemier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,587 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Müntschemier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 799 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,185 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 627 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 703 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,171 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Müntschemier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 695 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 248 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,389 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 890 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 96 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,122 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,363 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 126 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 653 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,283 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 120 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Müntschemier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,359 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,444 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,049 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Müntschemier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 996 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 823 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 591.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 325 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 606 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,091 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Müntschemier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 151 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Müntschemier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Müntschemier?
Müntschemier has 1,683 residents (2025), ranking 1,083 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Müntschemier?
Müntschemier covers 4.9 km², with a density of 346 people per km².
Is the population of Müntschemier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Müntschemier went from 1,333 to 1,683, a change of +26.3%.
Where is Müntschemier?
Müntschemier is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 46.996, longitude 7.146.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Müntschemier?
In Müntschemier, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,363 kW (2026), ranking 126 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Müntschemier?
In Müntschemier, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 35.1% (2025), ranking 151 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Müntschemier?
In Müntschemier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,238 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Müntschemier?
The nearest to Müntschemier are Treiten (1.9 km), Brüttelen (3.2 km), Ins (3.5 km), Finsterhennen (3.8 km), Fräschels (4.1 km).