Schwarzenburg: population and statistics
Schwarzenburg has a population of 6,797 (2025) across 44.8 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 297 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,797 residents
- 44.8 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 795 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Schwarzenburg ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.9% in Schwarzenburg, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Schwarzenburg in numbers
Where is Schwarzenburg?
Population of Schwarzenburg over time
Schwarzenburg had 6,857 residents in 2015 and 6,797 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,812 |
| 2021 | 6,821 |
| 2022 | 6,767 |
| 2023 | 6,775 |
| 2024 | 6,795 |
| 2025 | 6,797 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,275 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Heitenried, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Köniz (43,923 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schwarzenburg
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 | Schwarzenburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 100 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,576 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 301 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 379 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,556 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwarzenburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,533 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 178 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 172 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 355 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 201 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,287 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 729 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 89.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 114 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,173 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 392 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 589 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 233 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 369 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 408 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,363 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 733 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,175 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 312 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 467.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 568 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,209 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 640 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzenburg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,690 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzenburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenburg?
Schwarzenburg has 6,797 residents (2025), ranking 297 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenburg?
Schwarzenburg covers 44.8 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwarzenburg went from 6,857 to 6,797, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Schwarzenburg?
Schwarzenburg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 7.333.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schwarzenburg?
In Schwarzenburg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.9% (2025), ranking 100 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Schwarzenburg?
In Schwarzenburg, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 89.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 114 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenburg?
In Schwarzenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenburg?
The nearest to Schwarzenburg are Heitenried (2.5 km), Guggisberg (5.6 km), Ueberstorf (5.9 km), Rüschegg (6.1 km), Wünnewil-Flamatt (6.7 km).