Oberburg: population and statistics
Oberburg has a population of 2,972 (2025) across 14.1 km², or 211 people per km². It ranks 735 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,972 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 211 people/km²
- 549 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberburg ranks No. 91 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 54.1% in Oberburg, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 25.0% in Oberburg, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Oberburg in numbers
Where is Oberburg?
Population of Oberburg over time
Oberburg had 2,909 residents in 2015 and 2,972 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,937 |
| 2021 | 2,909 |
| 2022 | 2,936 |
| 2023 | 2,926 |
| 2024 | 2,990 |
| 2025 | 2,972 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,975 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Burgdorf (17,577 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberburg
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 | Oberburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 631 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,514 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 776 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 278 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 722 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 895 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 371 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,146 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 935.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,197 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 711 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,677 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 848 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 870 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 156 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 890 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,430 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,218 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 857 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,246 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 713 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 419.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 705 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 954 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 715 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 812 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberburg?
Oberburg has 2,972 residents (2025), ranking 735 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberburg?
Oberburg covers 14.1 km², with a density of 211 people per km².
Is the population of Oberburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberburg went from 2,909 to 2,972, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Oberburg?
Oberburg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.039, longitude 7.628.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Oberburg?
In Oberburg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 54.1% (2026), ranking 1,560 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Oberburg?
In Oberburg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 25.0% (2026), ranking 371 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberburg?
In Oberburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberburg?
The nearest to Oberburg are Burgdorf (2.0 km), Hasle bei Burgdorf (3.2 km), Heimiswil (3.7 km), Rüti bei Lyssach (4.3 km), Lyssach (4.6 km).