Roggwil (BE): population and statistics
Roggwil (BE) has a population of 4,514 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 584 people per km². It ranks 494 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,514 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 584 people/km²
- 449 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Roggwil (BE) ranks No. 51 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.3 in Roggwil (BE), compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Roggwil (BE) in numbers
Where is Roggwil (BE)?
Population of Roggwil (BE) over time
Roggwil (BE) had 3,928 residents in 2015 and 4,514 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,176 |
| 2021 | 4,227 |
| 2022 | 4,250 |
| 2023 | 4,326 |
| 2024 | 4,432 |
| 2025 | 4,514 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,083 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wynau, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenthal (16,233 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Roggwil (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 | Roggwil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 700 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roggwil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,224 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 543 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 526 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 809 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 539 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roggwil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 512 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 760 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 965 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 600 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 190 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 561 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,260 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 764 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 407 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,763 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 830 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roggwil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 221 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 703 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 227 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 664 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,504 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roggwil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,722 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 542 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 381.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 839 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 968 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 399 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Roggwil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 817 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Roggwil (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roggwil (BE)?
Roggwil (BE) has 4,514 residents (2025), ranking 494 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Roggwil (BE)?
Roggwil (BE) covers 7.7 km², with a density of 584 people per km².
Is the population of Roggwil (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Roggwil (BE) went from 3,928 to 4,514, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Roggwil (BE)?
Roggwil (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.242, longitude 7.824.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roggwil (BE)?
In Roggwil (BE), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.3 (2026), ranking 1,504 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Roggwil (BE)?
In Roggwil (BE), “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 44.1 GWh/year (2026), ranking 407 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roggwil (BE)?
In Roggwil (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roggwil (BE)?
The nearest to Roggwil (BE) are Wynau (2.3 km), Murgenthal (2.8 km), Wolfwil (3.8 km), Langenthal (3.9 km), Aarwangen (4.0 km).