Sonceboz-Sombeval: population and statistics
Sonceboz-Sombeval has a population of 1,874 (2025) across 15.0 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 1,010 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,874 residents
- 15.0 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 656 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Sonceboz-Sombeval ranks No. 131 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 66.5% in Sonceboz-Sombeval, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 77.1% in Sonceboz-Sombeval, compared with an average of 60.7% in Bern and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Sonceboz-Sombeval in numbers
Where is Sonceboz-Sombeval?
Population of Sonceboz-Sombeval over time
Sonceboz-Sombeval had 1,932 residents in 2015 and 1,874 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,954 |
| 2021 | 1,938 |
| 2022 | 1,921 |
| 2023 | 1,913 |
| 2024 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 1,874 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,105 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tavannes (3,469 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sonceboz-Sombeval
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 | Sonceboz-Sombeval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,184 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sonceboz-Sombeval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 978 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,063 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 499 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,489 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,087 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sonceboz-Sombeval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 157 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,224 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,061 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,011 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,092 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,765 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 829 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sonceboz-Sombeval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,138 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 105 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,125 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,301 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sonceboz-Sombeval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,691 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 554 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 902.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 101 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,743 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 66.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 24 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Sonceboz-Sombeval | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,056 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sonceboz-Sombeval
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sonceboz-Sombeval?
Sonceboz-Sombeval has 1,874 residents (2025), ranking 1,010 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sonceboz-Sombeval?
Sonceboz-Sombeval covers 15.0 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Sonceboz-Sombeval growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sonceboz-Sombeval went from 1,932 to 1,874, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Sonceboz-Sombeval?
Sonceboz-Sombeval is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.197, longitude 7.179.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Sonceboz-Sombeval?
In Sonceboz-Sombeval, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 66.5% (2024), ranking 24 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Sonceboz-Sombeval?
In Sonceboz-Sombeval, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 77.1% (2026), ranking 157 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sonceboz-Sombeval?
In Sonceboz-Sombeval, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sonceboz-Sombeval?
The nearest to Sonceboz-Sombeval are Tavannes (3.1 km), Corgémont (3.1 km), Orvin (4.8 km), Péry-La Heutte (5.4 km), Reconvilier (5.4 km).