Nidau: population and statistics
Nidau has a population of 7,160 (2025) across 1.5 km², or 4,773 people per km². It ranks 271 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,160 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 4,773 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Nidau ranks No. 22 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 5.2% in Nidau, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 357.9 kW in Nidau, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Nidau in numbers
Where is Nidau?
Population of Nidau over time
Nidau had 6,955 residents in 2015 and 7,160 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,943 |
| 2021 | 7,115 |
| 2022 | 7,118 |
| 2023 | 7,072 |
| 2024 | 7,053 |
| 2025 | 7,160 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “Population density”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ipsach, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biel/Bienne (57,462 residents), 1.4 km away.
All indicators for Nidau
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 | Nidau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 612 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nidau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,964 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 265 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,260 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,780 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,683 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nidau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 372 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,469 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,606 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 97 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 357.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,751 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 732 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,913 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,753 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nidau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 434 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 323 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 393 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 382 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,344 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 694 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 897 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nidau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,897 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 340 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 404.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 761 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 444 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 895 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Nidau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 419 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nidau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nidau?
Nidau has 7,160 residents (2025), ranking 271 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nidau?
Nidau covers 1.5 km², with a density of 4,773 people per km².
Is the population of Nidau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nidau went from 6,955 to 7,160, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Nidau?
Nidau is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.126, longitude 7.240.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Nidau?
In Nidau, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 5.2% (2026), ranking 1,780 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nidau?
In Nidau, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 357.9 kW (2026), ranking 1,751 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nidau?
In Nidau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nidau?
The nearest to Nidau are Ipsach (1.1 km), Port (1.2 km), Biel/Bienne (1.4 km), Bellmund (2.5 km), Evilard (2.9 km).