Sorvilier: population and statistics
Sorvilier has a population of 311 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 44.3 people per km². It ranks 1,961 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 311 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 680 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Sorvilier ranks No. 301 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Sorvilier in numbers
Where is Sorvilier?
Population of Sorvilier over time
Sorvilier had 280 residents in 2015 and 311 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 283 |
| 2021 | 290 |
| 2022 | 284 |
| 2023 | 283 |
| 2024 | 300 |
| 2025 | 311 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Champoz, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Court (1,387 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Sorvilier
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 | Sorvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Sorvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 168 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,970 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Sorvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 10.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,286 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,982 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,473 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Sorvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Sorvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 59 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,999 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Sorvilier | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sorvilier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sorvilier?
Sorvilier has 311 residents (2025), ranking 1,961 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sorvilier?
Sorvilier covers 7.0 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Sorvilier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sorvilier went from 280 to 311, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Sorvilier?
Sorvilier is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.240, longitude 7.306.
Establishments: what is the figure for Sorvilier?
In Sorvilier, “Establishments” stands at 22 (2024), ranking 2,001 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Sorvilier?
In Sorvilier, “Jobs” stands at 59 (2024), ranking 1,999 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sorvilier?
In Sorvilier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sorvilier?
The nearest to Sorvilier are Champoz (2.1 km), Court (2.4 km), Valbirse (2.6 km), Perrefitte (4.8 km), Loveresse (5.1 km).