Niedermuhlern: population and statistics
Niedermuhlern has a population of 513 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 70.8 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 513 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 833 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Niedermuhlern ranks No. 266 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Niedermuhlern, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 63.6% in Niedermuhlern, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,257 kWh a year here.
Niedermuhlern in numbers
Where is Niedermuhlern?
Population of Niedermuhlern over time
Niedermuhlern had 463 residents in 2015 and 513 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 512 |
| 2021 | 524 |
| 2022 | 509 |
| 2023 | 512 |
| 2024 | 521 |
| 2025 | 513 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,015 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Toffen (2,697 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,028 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niedermuhlern
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 | Niedermuhlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 953 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niedermuhlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 269 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,814 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 63.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 25 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,750 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niedermuhlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,572 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 57.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 30 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,216 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 813 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,551 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,727 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 95 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niedermuhlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,560 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,756 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 48.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 30 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niedermuhlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 182 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,664 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 354.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 937 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,505 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,674 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niedermuhlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,774 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niedermuhlern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niedermuhlern?
Niedermuhlern has 513 residents (2025), ranking 1,797 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niedermuhlern?
Niedermuhlern covers 7.2 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Niedermuhlern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niedermuhlern went from 463 to 513, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Niedermuhlern?
Niedermuhlern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.861, longitude 7.466.
District heating: what is the figure for Niedermuhlern?
In Niedermuhlern, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Niedermuhlern?
In Niedermuhlern, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 63.6% (2026), ranking 25 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niedermuhlern?
In Niedermuhlern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,257 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niedermuhlern?
The nearest to Niedermuhlern are Toffen (2.1 km), Wald (BE) (2.4 km), Kaufdorf (3.4 km), Belp (4.1 km), Rüeggisberg (4.8 km).