Péry-La Heutte: population and statistics
Péry-La Heutte has a population of 1,957 (2025) across 23.8 km², or 82.3 people per km². It ranks 982 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,957 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 631 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Péry-La Heutte ranks No. 129 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 10.1% in Péry-La Heutte, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 581.8 kW in Péry-La Heutte, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Péry-La Heutte in numbers
Where is Péry-La Heutte?
Population of Péry-La Heutte over time
Péry-La Heutte had 1,919 residents in 2015 and 1,957 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,908 |
| 2021 | 1,913 |
| 2022 | 1,960 |
| 2023 | 1,957 |
| 2024 | 1,976 |
| 2025 | 1,957 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sauge, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tavannes (3,469 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Péry-La Heutte
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 | Péry-La Heutte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 542 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Péry-La Heutte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,101 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 975 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 461 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Péry-La Heutte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 627 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,197 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,032 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 102 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,065 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 581.8 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,603 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,149 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,661 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,044 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Péry-La Heutte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,207 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 118 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,055 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,102 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) | 29.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 839 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Péry-La Heutte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 479 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,187 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,383 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,353 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 207 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Péry-La Heutte | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 809 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Péry-La Heutte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Péry-La Heutte?
Péry-La Heutte has 1,957 residents (2025), ranking 982 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Péry-La Heutte?
Péry-La Heutte covers 23.8 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Péry-La Heutte growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Péry-La Heutte went from 1,919 to 1,957, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Péry-La Heutte?
Péry-La Heutte is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.194, longitude 7.250.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Péry-La Heutte?
In Péry-La Heutte, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 10.1% (2026), ranking 1,677 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Péry-La Heutte?
In Péry-La Heutte, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 581.8 kW (2026), ranking 1,603 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Péry-La Heutte?
In Péry-La Heutte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Péry-La Heutte?
The nearest to Péry-La Heutte are Sauge (3.9 km), Orvin (4.6 km), Tavannes (4.7 km), Evilard (4.8 km), Reconvilier (5.1 km).