Ochlenberg: population and statistics
Ochlenberg has a population of 555 (2025) across 12.1 km², or 45.8 people per km². It ranks 1,757 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 555 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 572 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Ochlenberg ranks No. 255 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 71.8% in Ochlenberg, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 75.0% in Ochlenberg, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Ochlenberg in numbers
Where is Ochlenberg?
Population of Ochlenberg over time
Ochlenberg had 573 residents in 2015 and 555 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 563 |
| 2021 | 544 |
| 2022 | 536 |
| 2023 | 535 |
| 2024 | 536 |
| 2025 | 555 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,697 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thörigen (1,179 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ochlenberg
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 | Ochlenberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 300 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ochlenberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 291 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 71.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 5 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,794 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,013 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ochlenberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,790 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 75.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 3 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,611 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 425 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,365 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,919 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 50 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ochlenberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 16 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,977 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,805 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,801 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 82 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ochlenberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 165 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,710 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,176 of 1,810 |
Society
| Indicator | Ochlenberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,758 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ochlenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ochlenberg?
Ochlenberg has 555 residents (2025), ranking 1,757 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ochlenberg?
Ochlenberg covers 12.1 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Ochlenberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ochlenberg went from 573 to 555, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Ochlenberg?
Ochlenberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.149, longitude 7.736.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ochlenberg?
In Ochlenberg, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 71.8% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Ochlenberg?
In Ochlenberg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 75.0% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ochlenberg?
In Ochlenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ochlenberg?
The nearest to Ochlenberg are Thörigen (2.7 km), Bettenhausen (3.0 km), Ursenbach (3.1 km), Rütschelen (4.0 km), Bleienbach (4.4 km).