Saules (BE): population and statistics
Saules (BE) has a population of 151 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 2,069 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 151 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 744 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Saules (BE) ranks No. 325 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Saules (BE) in numbers
Where is Saules (BE)?
Population of Saules (BE) over time
Saules (BE) had 159 residents in 2015 and 151 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 152 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2024 | 148 |
| 2025 | 151 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 595 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saicourt (657 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saules (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 | Saules (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Saules (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 93 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,062 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 1.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Saules (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,149 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,072 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,623 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Saules (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 10 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,094 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 6 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,081 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Saules (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 19 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,101 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Saules (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saules (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saules (BE)?
Saules (BE) has 151 residents (2025), ranking 2,069 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saules (BE)?
Saules (BE) covers 4.2 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Saules (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saules (BE) went from 159 to 151, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Saules (BE)?
Saules (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.246, longitude 7.219.
Jobs: what is the figure for Saules (BE)?
In Saules (BE), “Jobs” stands at 19 (2024), ranking 2,101 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Saules (BE)?
In Saules (BE), “Establishments” stands at 10 (2024), ranking 2,094 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saules (BE)?
In Saules (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saules (BE)?
The nearest to Saules (BE) are Saicourt (1.0 km), Reconvilier (1.1 km), Loveresse (1.4 km), Tavannes (3.1 km), Petit-Val (3.3 km).