Reconvilier: population and statistics
Reconvilier has a population of 2,454 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 298 people per km². It ranks 861 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,454 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 298 people/km²
- 735 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Reconvilier ranks No. 111 by population.
District heating: 11.2% in Reconvilier, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 13.7% in Reconvilier, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Reconvilier in numbers
Where is Reconvilier?
Population of Reconvilier over time
Reconvilier had 2,334 residents in 2015 and 2,454 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,380 |
| 2021 | 2,356 |
| 2022 | 2,425 |
| 2023 | 2,464 |
| 2024 | 2,506 |
| 2025 | 2,454 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,155 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saules (BE), 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Valbirse (4,043 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Reconvilier
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 | Reconvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 631 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reconvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,361 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 841 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,572 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 885 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reconvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 620 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,301 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 208 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 123 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 901 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,006 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,091 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 868 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,906 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 809 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reconvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,138 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 150 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 922 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,063 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 941 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 698 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reconvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 831 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 915 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 338.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 999 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,011 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 363 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Reconvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 729 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Reconvilier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reconvilier?
Reconvilier has 2,454 residents (2025), ranking 861 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Reconvilier?
Reconvilier covers 8.2 km², with a density of 298 people per km².
Is the population of Reconvilier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reconvilier went from 2,334 to 2,454, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Reconvilier?
Reconvilier is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.236, longitude 7.222.
District heating: what is the figure for Reconvilier?
In Reconvilier, “District heating” stands at 11.2% (2026), ranking 208 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Reconvilier?
In Reconvilier, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 13.7% (2026), ranking 1,572 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reconvilier?
In Reconvilier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reconvilier?
The nearest to Reconvilier are Saules (BE) (1.1 km), Loveresse (1.4 km), Saicourt (1.5 km), Tavannes (2.3 km), Valbirse (3.7 km).