Petit-Val: population and statistics
Petit-Val has a population of 464 (2025) across 23.9 km², or 19.4 people per km². It ranks 1,839 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 464 residents
- 23.9 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 838 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Petit-Val ranks No. 279 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Petit-Val in numbers
Where is Petit-Val?
Population of Petit-Val over time
Petit-Val had 411 residents in 2015 and 464 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 392 |
| 2021 | 413 |
| 2022 | 410 |
| 2023 | 484 |
| 2024 | 484 |
| 2025 | 464 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,347 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rebévelier, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reconvilier (2,454 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Petit-Val
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 | Petit-Val | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Petit-Val | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 223 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,898 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 56.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Petit-Val | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 63.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 5.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 923.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,528 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,328 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Petit-Val | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 23 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,895 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Petit-Val | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 199 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,621 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 24.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Petit-Val | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Petit-Val
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petit-Val?
Petit-Val has 464 residents (2025), ranking 1,839 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Petit-Val?
Petit-Val covers 23.9 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Petit-Val growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Petit-Val went from 411 to 464, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Petit-Val?
Petit-Val is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.276, longitude 7.217.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Petit-Val?
In Petit-Val, “Dwellings” stands at 223 (2026), ranking 1,898 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Petit-Val?
In Petit-Val, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 23 (2026), ranking 1,895 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Petit-Val?
In Petit-Val, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Petit-Val?
The nearest to Petit-Val are Rebévelier (2.6 km), Saules (BE) (3.3 km), Saicourt (3.6 km), Loveresse (3.9 km), Reconvilier (4.4 km).