Oberdiessbach: population and statistics
Oberdiessbach has a population of 3,776 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 460 people per km². It ranks 594 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,776 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 460 people/km²
- 609 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberdiessbach ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.3% in Oberdiessbach, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 41.6% in Oberdiessbach, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Oberdiessbach in numbers
Where is Oberdiessbach?
Population of Oberdiessbach over time
Oberdiessbach had 3,522 residents in 2015 and 3,776 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,552 |
| 2021 | 3,510 |
| 2022 | 3,572 |
| 2023 | 3,648 |
| 2024 | 3,723 |
| 2025 | 3,776 |
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All indicators for Oberdiessbach
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 | Oberdiessbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 505 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberdiessbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,898 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 637 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 536 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberdiessbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 796 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,304 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 347 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 626 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 194 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 540 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,187 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 845 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 510 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,037 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 780 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberdiessbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 273 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 554 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 235 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 648 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,012 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,075 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberdiessbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,724 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 539 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 456.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 588 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,322 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 265 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberdiessbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,577 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberdiessbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberdiessbach?
Oberdiessbach has 3,776 residents (2025), ranking 594 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberdiessbach?
Oberdiessbach covers 8.2 km², with a density of 460 people per km².
Is the population of Oberdiessbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberdiessbach went from 3,522 to 3,776, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Oberdiessbach?
Oberdiessbach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.839, longitude 7.619.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberdiessbach?
In Oberdiessbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.3% (2025), ranking 1,577 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Oberdiessbach?
In Oberdiessbach, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 41.6% (2024), ranking 265 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberdiessbach?
In Oberdiessbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberdiessbach?
The nearest to Oberdiessbach are Herbligen (1.7 km), Häutligen (2.2 km), Brenzikofen (2.5 km), Oppligen (2.7 km), Freimettigen (3.2 km).