Muri bei Bern: population and statistics
Muri bei Bern has a population of 13,940 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 1,834 people per km². It ranks 107 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,940 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 1,834 people/km²
- 564 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Muri bei Bern ranks No. 10 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.7% in Muri bei Bern, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,244 kWh a year here.
Muri bei Bern in numbers
Where is Muri bei Bern?
Population of Muri bei Bern over time
Muri bei Bern had 12,984 residents in 2015 and 13,940 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,182 |
| 2021 | 13,234 |
| 2022 | 13,317 |
| 2023 | 13,530 |
| 2024 | 13,712 |
| 2025 | 13,940 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,064 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ostermundigen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bern (138,562 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Muri bei Bern
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 | Muri bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 108 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muri bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,073 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 114 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,235 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,458 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,490 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muri bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 179 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 866 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,726 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 700 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 402 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 150 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 699.3 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,472 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 71.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 177 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,113 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,663 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muri bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,063 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 106 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,370 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 89 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 213 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 276 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muri bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 11,535 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 78 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 827.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 133 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 202 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,308 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muri bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 842 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muri bei Bern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muri bei Bern?
Muri bei Bern has 13,940 residents (2025), ranking 107 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muri bei Bern?
Muri bei Bern covers 7.6 km², with a density of 1,834 people per km².
Is the population of Muri bei Bern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muri bei Bern went from 12,984 to 13,940, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Muri bei Bern?
Muri bei Bern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.932, longitude 7.487.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Muri bei Bern?
In Muri bei Bern, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.7% (2026), ranking 1,726 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Muri bei Bern?
In Muri bei Bern, “Jobs” stands at 11,535 (2024), ranking 78 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muri bei Bern?
In Muri bei Bern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,244 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muri bei Bern?
The nearest to Muri bei Bern are Ostermundigen (2.6 km), Kehrsatz (2.8 km), Allmendingen (2.8 km), Bern (3.5 km), Stettlen (4.1 km).