Plateau de Diesse: population and statistics
Plateau de Diesse has a population of 2,251 (2025) across 25.6 km², or 88.1 people per km². It ranks 909 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,251 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 821 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Plateau de Diesse ranks No. 120 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 52.4% in Plateau de Diesse, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 10.8% in Plateau de Diesse, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,208 kWh a year here.
Plateau de Diesse in numbers
Where is Plateau de Diesse?
Population of Plateau de Diesse over time
Plateau de Diesse had 2,030 residents in 2015 and 2,251 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,056 |
| 2021 | 2,108 |
| 2022 | 2,118 |
| 2023 | 2,153 |
| 2024 | 2,157 |
| 2025 | 2,251 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,578 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ligerz, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Neuveville (3,781 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,832 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Plateau de Diesse
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 | Plateau de Diesse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 445 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plateau de Diesse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,146 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 954 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 421 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,656 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 544 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plateau de Diesse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 985 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 553 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 510 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 181 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 593 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,268 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 756 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 770 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,937 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 522 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plateau de Diesse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 105 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,125 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,625 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,675 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 164 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plateau de Diesse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 451 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,217 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,563 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 646 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,351 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Plateau de Diesse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,256 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Plateau de Diesse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plateau de Diesse?
Plateau de Diesse has 2,251 residents (2025), ranking 909 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Plateau de Diesse?
Plateau de Diesse covers 25.6 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Plateau de Diesse growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Plateau de Diesse went from 2,030 to 2,251, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Plateau de Diesse?
Plateau de Diesse is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.106, longitude 7.128.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Plateau de Diesse?
In Plateau de Diesse, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 52.4% (2026), ranking 1,675 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Plateau de Diesse?
In Plateau de Diesse, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 1,656 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Plateau de Diesse?
In Plateau de Diesse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,208 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Plateau de Diesse?
The nearest to Plateau de Diesse are Ligerz (2.5 km), Twann-Tüscherz (3.4 km), Nods (3.6 km), La Neuveville (5.1 km), Lignières (5.2 km).