3658 Merligen (Sigriswil): key figures
3658 Merligen (postcode area in Sigriswil) has 939 residents in 2025 across 7.3 km², or 129 people per km². By population, 3658 Merligen ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Sigriswil. Population: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 939 residents
- 7.3 km²
- 129 people/km²
3658 Merligen in numbers
Key points
By population, 3658 Merligen ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Sigriswil.
Nationally, 3658 Merligen ranks No. 1,655 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 3658 Merligen over time
3658 Merligen had 917 residents in 2015 and 939 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 917 |
| 2020 | 913 |
| 2023 | 937 |
| 2025 | 939 |
All indicators for 3658 Merligen
Next to the value for 3658 Merligen: all postcode areas of Sigriswil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 3658 Merligen | Sigriswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 820 | – | – | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,340 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 353 | – | – | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,613 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.3% | 31.9% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,304 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.6% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,465 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 42.8% | 43.8% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 2,969 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 3658 Merligen | Sigriswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.5% | 49.2% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,180 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.3% | 16.4% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,106 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.4% | 25.1% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 1,700 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,476 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 3658 Merligen | Sigriswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 17.1% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,252 of 2,040 |
Where is 3658 Merligen?
Other postcode areas in Sigriswil
- 3655 Sigriswil1,517 residents
- 3654 Gunten980 residents
- 3656 Tschingel ob Gunten
- 3657 Schwanden (Sigriswil)
Postcode areas near 3658 Merligen
- 3655 Sigriswil1,517 residents
- 3654 Gunten980 residents
- 3656 Tschingel ob Gunten
- 3657 Schwanden (Sigriswil)
- 3705 FaulenseeSpiez
- 3704 KrattigenKrattigen
Previous in alphabetical order: 3657 Schwanden (Sigriswil)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 3658 Merligen (Sigriswil)?
3658 Merligen has 939 residents in 2025. It covers 7.3 km², or 129 people per km².
Where is 3658 Merligen?
3658 Merligen (postcode area) is part of Sigriswil, in Bern.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 3658 Merligen?
Share of foreign nationals: 18.2% (2025), ranked 1,252 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 3658 Merligen?
Dwellings: 820 (2026), ranked 1,340 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.