Oeschenbach: population and statistics
Oeschenbach has a population of 237 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 60.5 people per km². It ranks 2,009 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 237 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 740 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oeschenbach ranks No. 309 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Oeschenbach in numbers
Where is Oeschenbach?
Population of Oeschenbach over time
Oeschenbach had 241 residents in 2015 and 237 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 220 |
| 2021 | 225 |
| 2022 | 223 |
| 2023 | 222 |
| 2024 | 234 |
| 2025 | 237 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 549 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Walterswil (BE) (539 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oeschenbach
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 | Oeschenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oeschenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 124 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,026 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 60.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oeschenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 16.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 71.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 15 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,983 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,505 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,952 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,578 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oeschenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 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) | 50.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oeschenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 95 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,887 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 400.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 29.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oeschenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oeschenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oeschenbach?
Oeschenbach has 237 residents (2025), ranking 2,009 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oeschenbach?
Oeschenbach covers 3.9 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Oeschenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oeschenbach went from 241 to 237, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Oeschenbach?
Oeschenbach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.102, longitude 7.750.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Oeschenbach?
In Oeschenbach, “Dwellings” stands at 124 (2026), ranking 2,026 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Oeschenbach?
In Oeschenbach, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 12 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oeschenbach?
In Oeschenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oeschenbach?
The nearest to Oeschenbach are Walterswil (BE) (2.5 km), Dürrenroth (3.4 km), Ursenbach (4.3 km), Rohrbachgraben (4.4 km), Ochlenberg (5.3 km).