Saint-Imier: population and statistics
Saint-Imier has a population of 5,144 (2025) across 20.9 km², or 246 people per km². It ranks 420 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,144 residents
- 20.9 km²
- 246 people/km²
- 795 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Saint-Imier ranks No. 43 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 5.2% in Saint-Imier, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 739.5 in Saint-Imier, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Saint-Imier in numbers
Where is Saint-Imier?
Population of Saint-Imier over time
Saint-Imier had 5,101 residents in 2015 and 5,144 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,156 |
| 2021 | 5,100 |
| 2022 | 5,080 |
| 2023 | 5,088 |
| 2024 | 5,177 |
| 2025 | 5,144 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,923 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villeret, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Val-de-Ruz (17,543 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Imier
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 | Saint-Imier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,152 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Imier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,183 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 340 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 105 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,781 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,480 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Imier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 197 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,517 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 195 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 532 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 881.7 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,270 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 554 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,882 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,407 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Imier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 356 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 411 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 345 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 436 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 822 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 759 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,157 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Imier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,804 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 259 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 739.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 173 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,000 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 346 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Imier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 271 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Imier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Imier?
Saint-Imier has 5,144 residents (2025), ranking 420 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Imier?
Saint-Imier covers 20.9 km², with a density of 246 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Imier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Imier went from 5,101 to 5,144, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Saint-Imier?
Saint-Imier is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.153, longitude 7.000.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Saint-Imier?
In Saint-Imier, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 5.2% (2026), ranking 1,781 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saint-Imier?
In Saint-Imier, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 739.5 (2024), ranking 173 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Imier?
In Saint-Imier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Imier?
The nearest to Saint-Imier are Villeret (1.6 km), Sonvilier (3.0 km), Cormoret (4.9 km), Les Breuleux (5.8 km), Courtelary (6.2 km).