Seeberg: population and statistics
Seeberg has a population of 1,565 (2025) across 16.8 km², or 93.2 people per km². It ranks 1,145 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,565 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 93 people/km²
- 483 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Seeberg ranks No. 148 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.8% in Seeberg, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 37.4% in Seeberg, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,181 kWh a year here.
Seeberg in numbers
Where is Seeberg?
Population of Seeberg over time
Seeberg had 1,504 residents in 2015 and 1,565 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,559 |
| 2021 | 1,583 |
| 2022 | 1,599 |
| 2023 | 1,616 |
| 2024 | 1,599 |
| 2025 | 1,565 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,353 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hellsau, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogenbuchsee (7,620 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Seeberg
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 | Seeberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 408 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seeberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 829 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,161 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 179 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,466 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 650 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seeberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,574 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 836 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 150 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 670 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,003 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 225 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 875 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,335 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 227 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seeberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 87 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,253 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,017 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seeberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 481 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,185 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 307.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,136 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,285 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,249 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seeberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,735 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seeberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seeberg?
Seeberg has 1,565 residents (2025), ranking 1,145 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seeberg?
Seeberg covers 16.8 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Seeberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seeberg went from 1,504 to 1,565, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Seeberg?
Seeberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.155, longitude 7.665.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Seeberg?
In Seeberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.8% (2025), ranking 1,735 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Seeberg?
In Seeberg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 37.4% (2026), ranking 150 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seeberg?
In Seeberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,181 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seeberg?
The nearest to Seeberg are Hellsau (1.8 km), Drei Höfe (2.7 km), Höchstetten (2.8 km), Aeschi (SO) (3.0 km), Niederönz (3.7 km).