Perrefitte: population and statistics
Perrefitte has a population of 486 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 1,825 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 486 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 589 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Perrefitte ranks No. 274 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Perrefitte in numbers
Where is Perrefitte?
Population of Perrefitte over time
Perrefitte had 434 residents in 2015 and 486 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 481 |
| 2021 | 469 |
| 2022 | 472 |
| 2023 | 481 |
| 2024 | 480 |
| 2025 | 486 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,214 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Champoz, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Court (1,387 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Perrefitte
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 | Perrefitte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Perrefitte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 265 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Perrefitte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 35 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,747 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 950.8 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,919 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,226 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Perrefitte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 34 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,863 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 39 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,701 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Perrefitte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 81 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,945 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Perrefitte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Perrefitte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perrefitte?
Perrefitte has 486 residents (2025), ranking 1,825 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Perrefitte?
Perrefitte covers 8.7 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Perrefitte growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Perrefitte went from 434 to 486, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Perrefitte?
Perrefitte is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.276, longitude 7.342.
Jobs: what is the figure for Perrefitte?
In Perrefitte, “Jobs” stands at 81 (2024), ranking 1,945 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Perrefitte?
In Perrefitte, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 5.0 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,919 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Perrefitte?
In Perrefitte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Perrefitte?
The nearest to Perrefitte are Champoz (3.7 km), Court (4.0 km), Roches (BE) (4.3 km), Eschert (4.4 km), Sorvilier (4.8 km).