Orpund: population and statistics
Orpund has a population of 3,375 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 852 people per km². It ranks 657 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,375 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 852 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Orpund ranks No. 78 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 46.7% in Orpund, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 5,849 kWh/inh. in Orpund, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Orpund in numbers
Where is Orpund?
Population of Orpund over time
Orpund had 2,675 residents in 2015 and 3,375 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,052 |
| 2021 | 3,196 |
| 2022 | 3,255 |
| 2023 | 3,330 |
| 2024 | 3,373 |
| 2025 | 3,375 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 555 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Scheuren, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biel/Bienne (57,462 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Orpund
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 | Orpund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 455 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orpund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,608 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 742 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,538 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 993 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orpund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 349 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 626 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,346 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,329 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 751.6 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,418 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,021 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,849 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,556 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orpund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 178 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 809 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,425 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 879 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orpund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 952 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 853 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,240 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,308 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 169 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Orpund | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 654 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Orpund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orpund?
Orpund has 3,375 residents (2025), ranking 657 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Orpund?
Orpund covers 4.0 km², with a density of 852 people per km².
Is the population of Orpund growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orpund went from 2,675 to 3,375, a change of +26.2%.
Where is Orpund?
Orpund is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.139, longitude 7.306.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Orpund?
In Orpund, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 46.7% (2024), ranking 169 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Orpund?
In Orpund, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 5,849 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,556 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orpund?
In Orpund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orpund?
The nearest to Orpund are Scheuren (1.0 km), Schwadernau (1.1 km), Safnern (1.7 km), Brügg (2.3 km), Meienried (2.6 km).