Renan (BE): population and statistics
Renan (BE) has a population of 935 (2025) across 12.6 km², or 74.1 people per km². It ranks 1,495 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 935 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 891 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Renan (BE) ranks No. 204 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.5 in Renan (BE), compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 57.1% in Renan (BE), compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Renan (BE) in numbers
Where is Renan (BE)?
Population of Renan (BE) over time
Renan (BE) had 896 residents in 2015 and 935 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 934 |
| 2021 | 968 |
| 2022 | 977 |
| 2023 | 937 |
| 2024 | 957 |
| 2025 | 935 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is La Ferrière, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Imier (5,144 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Renan (BE)
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 | Renan (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 975 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Renan (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 511 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,493 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 53 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,749 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,158 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Renan (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,604 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 716 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 244 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 18.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 91 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 63 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,423 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,064 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,005 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,473 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,850 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 536 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Renan (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 36 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,767 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,296 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 323 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Renan (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 257 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,498 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,267 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 812 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,515 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Renan (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,506 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Renan (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Renan (BE)?
Renan (BE) has 935 residents (2025), ranking 1,495 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Renan (BE)?
Renan (BE) covers 12.6 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Renan (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Renan (BE) went from 896 to 935, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Renan (BE)?
Renan (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.126, longitude 6.926.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Renan (BE)?
In Renan (BE), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.5 (2026), ranking 1,767 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Renan (BE)?
In Renan (BE), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 57.1% (2026), ranking 53 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Renan (BE)?
In Renan (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Renan (BE)?
The nearest to Renan (BE) are La Ferrière (2.7 km), Sonvilier (3.3 km), Saint-Imier (6.3 km), Les Bois (6.7 km), Val-de-Ruz (7.2 km).