Romont (BE): population and statistics
Romont (BE) has a population of 237 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 33.8 people per km². It ranks 2,009 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 237 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 740 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Romont (BE) ranks No. 310 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Romont (BE) in numbers
Where is Romont (BE)?
Population of Romont (BE) over time
Romont (BE) had 195 residents in 2015 and 237 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 202 |
| 2021 | 220 |
| 2022 | 222 |
| 2023 | 234 |
| 2024 | 232 |
| 2025 | 237 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pieterlen (5,255 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Romont (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 | Romont (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Romont (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 134 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,011 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Romont (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 39.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,001 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,060 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,688 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Romont (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 16 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 85.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Romont (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 36 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,059 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Romont (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Romont (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romont (BE)?
Romont (BE) has 237 residents (2025), ranking 2,009 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Romont (BE)?
Romont (BE) covers 7.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Romont (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Romont (BE) went from 195 to 237, a change of +21.5%.
Where is Romont (BE)?
Romont (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.190, longitude 7.342.
Jobs: what is the figure for Romont (BE)?
In Romont (BE), “Jobs” stands at 36 (2024), ranking 2,059 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Romont (BE)?
In Romont (BE), “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 7 (2026), ranking 2,068 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Romont (BE)?
In Romont (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Romont (BE)?
The nearest to Romont (BE) are Pieterlen (1.7 km), Lengnau (BE) (2.1 km), Sauge (3.2 km), Meinisberg (3.5 km), Grenchen (4.1 km).