Oberhünigen: population and statistics
Oberhünigen has a population of 319 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 53.0 people per km². It ranks 1,959 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 319 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 824 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberhünigen ranks No. 300 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
Oberhünigen in numbers
Where is Oberhünigen?
Population of Oberhünigen over time
Oberhünigen had 317 residents in 2015 and 319 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 316 |
| 2021 | 324 |
| 2022 | 320 |
| 2023 | 315 |
| 2024 | 333 |
| 2025 | 319 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederhünigen (714 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberhünigen
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 | Oberhünigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberhünigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 147 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,997 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberhünigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,133 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,002 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,069 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberhünigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 30 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,917 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 12 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,018 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberhünigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 79 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,951 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 247.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oberhünigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberhünigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberhünigen?
Oberhünigen has 319 residents (2025), ranking 1,959 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberhünigen?
Oberhünigen covers 6.0 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Oberhünigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberhünigen went from 317 to 319, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Oberhünigen?
Oberhünigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.879, longitude 7.658.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Oberhünigen?
In Oberhünigen, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 12 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Oberhünigen?
In Oberhünigen, “Dwellings” stands at 147 (2026), ranking 1,997 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberhünigen?
In Oberhünigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberhünigen?
The nearest to Oberhünigen are Niederhünigen (1.7 km), Mirchel (2.0 km), Zäziwil (2.4 km), Freimettigen (2.7 km), Grosshöchstetten (2.9 km).