Radelfingen: population and statistics
Radelfingen has a population of 1,271 (2025) across 14.7 km², or 86.4 people per km². It ranks 1,287 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,271 residents
- 14.7 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 597 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Radelfingen ranks No. 173 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.5% in Radelfingen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 44.9% in Radelfingen, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,234 kWh a year here.
Radelfingen in numbers
Where is Radelfingen?
Population of Radelfingen over time
Radelfingen had 1,256 residents in 2015 and 1,271 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,272 |
| 2021 | 1,253 |
| 2022 | 1,260 |
| 2023 | 1,282 |
| 2024 | 1,285 |
| 2025 | 1,271 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,060 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kallnach (2,238 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Radelfingen
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 | Radelfingen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 751 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Radelfingen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 655 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,328 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 133 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,607 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,427 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Radelfingen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,493 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 44.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 94 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 74 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,192 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 838 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,026 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,484 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 223 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Radelfingen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 73 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,366 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 178 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Radelfingen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 277 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,466 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 217.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,497 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,592 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,255 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Radelfingen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,746 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Radelfingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Radelfingen?
Radelfingen has 1,271 residents (2025), ranking 1,287 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Radelfingen?
Radelfingen covers 14.7 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Radelfingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Radelfingen went from 1,256 to 1,271, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Radelfingen?
Radelfingen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 7.268.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Radelfingen?
In Radelfingen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.5% (2025), ranking 1,746 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Radelfingen?
In Radelfingen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 44.9% (2026), ranking 94 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Radelfingen?
In Radelfingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,234 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Radelfingen?
The nearest to Radelfingen are Kallnach (3.5 km), Wileroltigen (3.8 km), Bargen (BE) (4.5 km), Seedorf (BE) (5.1 km), Aarberg (5.2 km).