Postcode area · Safnern · Bern
2553 Safnern (Safnern): key figures
2553 Safnern (postcode area in Safnern) has 1,992 residents in 2025 across 5.6 km², or 354 people per km². Population: +5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,992 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 354 people/km²
2553 Safnern in numbers
Population
1,992
ranked 1,038 of 2,275
+5.0%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
354people/km²
ranked 964 of 2,275
Area
5.6km²
ranked 2,000 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
11.2%
ranked 1,754 of 2,040
Dwellings
970
ranked 1,177 of 3,164
Residential buildings
561
ranked 1,022 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
17.8%
ranked 2,319 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 2553 Safnern ranks No. 1,038 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 2553 Safnern over time
Population, 2015–2025
2553 Safnern had 1,898 residents in 2015 and 1,992 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,898 |
| 2020 | 1,893 |
| 2023 | 1,959 |
| 2025 | 1,992 |
All indicators for 2553 Safnern
Next to the value for 2553 Safnern: all postcode areas of Safnern, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
2553 SafnernNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 2553 Safnern | Safnern | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 970 | – | – | ranked 1,177 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 561 | – | – | ranked 1,022 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.8% | 17.8% | 23.2% | ranked 2,319 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 18.6% | 23.6% | ranked 1,864 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.7% | 74.7% | 63.5% | ranked 1,060 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 2553 Safnern | Safnern | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.9% | 64.9% | 56.2% | ranked 758 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.4% | 20.4% | 16.2% | ranked 870 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 13.5% | ranked 2,470 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | ranked 812 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 2553 Safnern | Safnern | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 29.8% | ranked 1,754 of 2,040 |
Where is 2553 Safnern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 2553 Safnern (Safnern)?
2553 Safnern has 1,992 residents in 2025. It covers 5.6 km², or 354 people per km².
Where is 2553 Safnern?
2553 Safnern (postcode area) is part of Safnern, in Bern.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 2553 Safnern?
Share of foreign nationals: 11.2% (2025), ranked 1,754 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 2553 Safnern?
Dwellings: 970 (2026), ranked 1,177 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.