Schwadernau: population and statistics
Schwadernau has a population of 697 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 1,659 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 697 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 168 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Schwadernau ranks No. 231 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 45.0% in Schwadernau, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 11.5% in Schwadernau, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Schwadernau in numbers
Where is Schwadernau?
Population of Schwadernau over time
Schwadernau had 657 residents in 2015 and 697 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 692 |
| 2021 | 693 |
| 2022 | 693 |
| 2023 | 683 |
| 2024 | 690 |
| 2025 | 697 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 581 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Scheuren, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orpund (3,375 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schwadernau
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 | Schwadernau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 967 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwadernau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 338 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,722 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 688 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,641 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 239 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwadernau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 844 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 386 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,193 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 847 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 36 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,018 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,072 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,571 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,175 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 312 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwadernau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 53 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,670 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 40 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,698 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,669 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 61 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwadernau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 205 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,600 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 294.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,190 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 634 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,590 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwadernau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,421 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwadernau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwadernau?
Schwadernau has 697 residents (2025), ranking 1,659 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwadernau?
Schwadernau covers 4.2 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Schwadernau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwadernau went from 657 to 697, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Schwadernau?
Schwadernau is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne (district). Latitude 47.129, longitude 7.305.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Schwadernau?
In Schwadernau, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 45.0% (2026), ranking 61 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Schwadernau?
In Schwadernau, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 11.5% (2026), ranking 1,641 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwadernau?
In Schwadernau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwadernau?
The nearest to Schwadernau are Scheuren (1.0 km), Orpund (1.1 km), Brügg (1.8 km), Studen (BE) (1.8 km), Aegerten (2.2 km).