Oberbipp: population and statistics
Oberbipp has a population of 1,979 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 973 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,979 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 492 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberbipp ranks No. 128 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,303 kW in Oberbipp, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 38.3% in Oberbipp, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Oberbipp in numbers
Where is Oberbipp?
Population of Oberbipp over time
Oberbipp had 1,661 residents in 2015 and 1,979 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,753 |
| 2021 | 1,795 |
| 2022 | 1,826 |
| 2023 | 1,899 |
| 2024 | 1,955 |
| 2025 | 1,979 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,183 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rumisberg, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederbipp (5,689 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberbipp
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 | Oberbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,396 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 966 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,068 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,142 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 411 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 609 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 642 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 511 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 938 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,094 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,303 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 823 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,895 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 425 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 124 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,098 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 120 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,040 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,087 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 231 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 977 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 838 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 493.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 507 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 673 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 796 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 886 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberbipp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberbipp?
Oberbipp has 1,979 residents (2025), ranking 973 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberbipp?
Oberbipp covers 8.4 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Oberbipp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberbipp went from 1,661 to 1,979, a change of +19.1%.
Where is Oberbipp?
Oberbipp is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.261, longitude 7.659.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberbipp?
In Oberbipp, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,303 kW (2026), ranking 141 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Oberbipp?
In Oberbipp, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 38.3% (2026), ranking 231 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberbipp?
In Oberbipp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberbipp?
The nearest to Oberbipp are Rumisberg (1.4 km), Wiedlisbach (1.4 km), Walliswil bei Niederbipp (2.5 km), Niederbipp (2.8 km), Farnern (3.0 km).