Schwarzhäusern: population and statistics
Schwarzhäusern has a population of 529 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 1,778 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 529 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 140 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Schwarzhäusern ranks No. 262 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schwarzhäusern, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 57.7% in Schwarzhäusern, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Schwarzhäusern in numbers
Where is Schwarzhäusern?
Population of Schwarzhäusern over time
Schwarzhäusern had 501 residents in 2015 and 529 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 533 |
| 2021 | 530 |
| 2022 | 533 |
| 2023 | 531 |
| 2024 | 519 |
| 2025 | 529 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 531 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarwangen (4,873 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schwarzhäusern
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 | Schwarzhäusern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 514 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzhäusern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 262 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,832 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 365 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,231 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 607 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwarzhäusern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,229 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 368 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 418 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 800.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,365 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,790 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,590 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 456 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzhäusern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,955 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 26 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,546 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,792 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 57.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 5 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzhäusern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 103 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,871 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 194.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,579 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 592 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,314 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzhäusern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,702 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzhäusern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzhäusern?
Schwarzhäusern has 529 residents (2025), ranking 1,778 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzhäusern?
Schwarzhäusern covers 3.8 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzhäusern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwarzhäusern went from 501 to 529, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Schwarzhäusern?
Schwarzhäusern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.254, longitude 7.767.
District heating: what is the figure for Schwarzhäusern?
In Schwarzhäusern, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Schwarzhäusern?
In Schwarzhäusern, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 57.7% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzhäusern?
In Schwarzhäusern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzhäusern?
The nearest to Schwarzhäusern are Aarwangen (1.4 km), Wolfwil (2.6 km), Bannwil (3.2 km), Kestenholz (3.4 km), Wynau (3.4 km).