Oberlangenegg: population and statistics
Oberlangenegg has a population of 483 (2025) across 9.2 km², or 52.7 people per km². It ranks 1,828 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 483 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 907 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberlangenegg ranks No. 276 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Oberlangenegg in numbers
Where is Oberlangenegg?
Population of Oberlangenegg over time
Oberlangenegg had 474 residents in 2015 and 483 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 483 |
| 2021 | 478 |
| 2022 | 465 |
| 2023 | 484 |
| 2024 | 473 |
| 2025 | 483 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Unterlangenegg (1,069 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberlangenegg
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 | Oberlangenegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberlangenegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 236 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,877 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 55.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberlangenegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 59.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,986 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,656 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,619 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberlangenegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberlangenegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 258 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,497 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 534.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oberlangenegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberlangenegg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberlangenegg?
Oberlangenegg has 483 residents (2025), ranking 1,828 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberlangenegg?
Oberlangenegg covers 9.2 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Oberlangenegg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberlangenegg went from 474 to 483, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Oberlangenegg?
Oberlangenegg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 7.716.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Oberlangenegg?
In Oberlangenegg, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 16 (2026), ranking 1,968 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Oberlangenegg?
In Oberlangenegg, “Dwellings” stands at 236 (2026), ranking 1,877 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberlangenegg?
In Oberlangenegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberlangenegg?
The nearest to Oberlangenegg are Unterlangenegg (0.0 km), Teuffenthal (BE) (1.9 km), Horrenbach-Buchen (3.1 km), Fahrni (3.8 km), Homberg (4.2 km).