Rohrbach: population and statistics
Rohrbach has a population of 1,568 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 384 people per km². It ranks 1,143 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,568 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 384 people/km²
- 584 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rohrbach ranks No. 147 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 51.7% in Rohrbach, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,312 kW in Rohrbach, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Rohrbach in numbers
Where is Rohrbach?
Population of Rohrbach over time
Rohrbach had 1,413 residents in 2015 and 1,568 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,520 |
| 2021 | 1,550 |
| 2022 | 1,572 |
| 2023 | 1,568 |
| 2024 | 1,599 |
| 2025 | 1,568 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 571 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Auswil, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Madiswil (3,383 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rohrbach
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 | Rohrbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 491 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rohrbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 829 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,161 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 283 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,335 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rohrbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,201 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 592 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 405 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 451 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 73 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,312 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 137 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 971 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,457 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 370 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rohrbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 92 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,217 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,185 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rohrbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 663 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,030 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 422.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 697 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,564 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 51.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 111 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rohrbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,556 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rohrbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rohrbach?
Rohrbach has 1,568 residents (2025), ranking 1,143 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rohrbach?
Rohrbach covers 4.1 km², with a density of 384 people per km².
Is the population of Rohrbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rohrbach went from 1,413 to 1,568, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Rohrbach?
Rohrbach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.137, longitude 7.814.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Rohrbach?
In Rohrbach, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 51.7% (2024), ranking 111 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rohrbach?
In Rohrbach, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,312 kW (2026), ranking 137 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rohrbach?
In Rohrbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rohrbach?
The nearest to Rohrbach are Auswil (1.5 km), Rohrbachgraben (1.9 km), Ursenbach (3.0 km), Madiswil (3.4 km), Huttwil (3.6 km).