Rohrbachgraben: population and statistics
Rohrbachgraben has a population of 374 (2025) across 6.5 km², or 57.9 people per km². It ranks 1,913 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 374 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 624 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rohrbachgraben ranks No. 292 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Rohrbachgraben in numbers
Where is Rohrbachgraben?
Population of Rohrbachgraben over time
Rohrbachgraben had 394 residents in 2015 and 374 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 390 |
| 2021 | 385 |
| 2022 | 384 |
| 2023 | 375 |
| 2024 | 375 |
| 2025 | 374 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 905 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Walterswil (BE), 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rohrbach (1,568 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Rohrbachgraben
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 | Rohrbachgraben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rohrbachgraben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 181 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,957 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rohrbachgraben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 66.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 21 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,434 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,755 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,850 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rohrbachgraben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 15 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,985 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rohrbachgraben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 171 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,692 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 457.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rohrbachgraben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rohrbachgraben
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rohrbachgraben?
Rohrbachgraben has 374 residents (2025), ranking 1,913 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rohrbachgraben?
Rohrbachgraben covers 6.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Rohrbachgraben growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rohrbachgraben went from 394 to 374, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Rohrbachgraben?
Rohrbachgraben is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.122, longitude 7.801.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Rohrbachgraben?
In Rohrbachgraben, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 15 (2026), ranking 1,985 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rohrbachgraben?
In Rohrbachgraben, “Dwellings” stands at 181 (2026), ranking 1,957 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rohrbachgraben?
In Rohrbachgraben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rohrbachgraben?
The nearest to Rohrbachgraben are Walterswil (BE) (1.9 km), Rohrbach (1.9 km), Ursenbach (2.7 km), Auswil (3.0 km), Dürrenroth (3.7 km).