Seedorf (BE): population and statistics
Seedorf (BE) has a population of 3,280 (2025) across 20.9 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 676 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,280 residents
- 20.9 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 566 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Seedorf (BE) ranks No. 81 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.4% in Seedorf (BE), compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,069 kW in Seedorf (BE), compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Seedorf (BE) in numbers
Where is Seedorf (BE)?
Population of Seedorf (BE) over time
Seedorf (BE) had 3,002 residents in 2015 and 3,280 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,134 |
| 2021 | 3,181 |
| 2022 | 3,183 |
| 2023 | 3,183 |
| 2024 | 3,235 |
| 2025 | 3,280 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,923 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aarberg, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lyss (16,613 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Seedorf (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 | Seedorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 375 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seedorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,672 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 714 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 413 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,345 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,405 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seedorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,026 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 966 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 318 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 437 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 235 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 405 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,069 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 199 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 43.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 413 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,363 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 374 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seedorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 735 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 164 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 863 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,513 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 932 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seedorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,287 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 686 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 392.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 799 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 797 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,209 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seedorf (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,622 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seedorf (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seedorf (BE)?
Seedorf (BE) has 3,280 residents (2025), ranking 676 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seedorf (BE)?
Seedorf (BE) covers 20.9 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Seedorf (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seedorf (BE) went from 3,002 to 3,280, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Seedorf (BE)?
Seedorf (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.035, longitude 7.312.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Seedorf (BE)?
In Seedorf (BE), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.4% (2025), ranking 1,622 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Seedorf (BE)?
In Seedorf (BE), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,069 kW (2026), ranking 199 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seedorf (BE)?
In Seedorf (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seedorf (BE)?
The nearest to Seedorf (BE) are Aarberg (3.0 km), Bargen (BE) (3.7 km), Kappelen (4.4 km), Lyss (4.5 km), Schüpfen (4.7 km).