Saicourt: population and statistics
Saicourt has a population of 657 (2025) across 13.8 km², or 47.7 people per km². It ranks 1,686 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 657 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 757 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Saicourt ranks No. 239 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 53.6% in Saicourt, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 9.7% in Saicourt, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Saicourt in numbers
Where is Saicourt?
Population of Saicourt over time
Saicourt had 607 residents in 2015 and 657 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 645 |
| 2021 | 624 |
| 2022 | 623 |
| 2023 | 618 |
| 2024 | 644 |
| 2025 | 657 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,929 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saules (BE), 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reconvilier (2,454 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saicourt
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 | Saicourt | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 904 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saicourt | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 340 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,719 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 231 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,692 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 486 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saicourt | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,037 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 620 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 396 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 51 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,066 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,002 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,531 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,723 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 213 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saicourt | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 53 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,670 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,717 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,797 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 53.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 8 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saicourt | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 150 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,748 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 228.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,453 of 1,810 |
Society
| Indicator | Saicourt | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,596 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saicourt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saicourt?
Saicourt has 657 residents (2025), ranking 1,686 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saicourt?
Saicourt covers 13.8 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Saicourt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saicourt went from 607 to 657, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Saicourt?
Saicourt is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.244, longitude 7.207.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Saicourt?
In Saicourt, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 53.6% (2026), ranking 8 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Saicourt?
In Saicourt, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 9.7% (2026), ranking 1,692 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saicourt?
In Saicourt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saicourt?
The nearest to Saicourt are Saules (BE) (1.0 km), Reconvilier (1.5 km), Loveresse (2.3 km), Tavannes (2.6 km), Petit-Val (3.6 km).