Oberwil bei Büren: population and statistics
Oberwil bei Büren has a population of 895 (2025) across 6.7 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 1,528 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 895 residents
- 6.7 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 493 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberwil bei Büren ranks No. 210 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.7% in Oberwil bei Büren, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 188.8 in Oberwil bei Büren, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Oberwil bei Büren in numbers
Where is Oberwil bei Büren?
Population of Oberwil bei Büren over time
Oberwil bei Büren had 830 residents in 2015 and 895 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 887 |
| 2021 | 918 |
| 2022 | 926 |
| 2023 | 912 |
| 2024 | 904 |
| 2025 | 895 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 938 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Biezwil, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Büren an der Aare (3,779 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,820 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberwil bei Büren
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 | Oberwil bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 693 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberwil bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 455 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,577 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 294 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,406 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 804 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberwil bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,083 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,020 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 322 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 488 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 63 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,423 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,476 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 556 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,391 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,888 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 340 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberwil bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,497 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 50 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,585 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,306 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,496 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 238 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberwil bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 169 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,697 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 188.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,598 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,495 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,190 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberwil bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,737 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberwil bei Büren
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberwil bei Büren?
Oberwil bei Büren has 895 residents (2025), ranking 1,528 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberwil bei Büren?
Oberwil bei Büren covers 6.7 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Oberwil bei Büren growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberwil bei Büren went from 830 to 895, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Oberwil bei Büren?
Oberwil bei Büren is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.130, longitude 7.407.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberwil bei Büren?
In Oberwil bei Büren, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.7% (2025), ranking 1,737 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberwil bei Büren?
In Oberwil bei Büren, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 188.8 (2024), ranking 1,598 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberwil bei Büren?
In Oberwil bei Büren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberwil bei Büren?
The nearest to Oberwil bei Büren are Biezwil (1.9 km), Rüti bei Büren (2.5 km), Schnottwil (2.7 km), Büren an der Aare (2.9 km), Diessbach bei Büren (4.1 km).