Studen (BE): population and statistics
Studen (BE) has a population of 3,590 (2025) across 2.7 km², or 1,315 people per km². It ranks 623 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,590 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 1,315 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Studen (BE) ranks No. 71 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.2% in Studen (BE), compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 74.0% in Studen (BE), compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Studen (BE) in numbers
Where is Studen (BE)?
Population of Studen (BE) over time
Studen (BE) had 3,107 residents in 2015 and 3,590 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,372 |
| 2021 | 3,435 |
| 2022 | 3,463 |
| 2023 | 3,510 |
| 2024 | 3,537 |
| 2025 | 3,590 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 382 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Worben, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lyss (16,613 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Studen (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 | Studen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 979 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Studen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,658 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 724 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,744 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 533 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,187 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Studen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 563 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 522 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,497 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,488 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 545 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 716 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,942 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,180 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Studen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 870 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 262 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 620 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Studen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,747 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 537 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 486.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 521 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 852 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 528 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Studen (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 302 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Studen (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Studen (BE)?
Studen (BE) has 3,590 residents (2025), ranking 623 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Studen (BE)?
Studen (BE) covers 2.7 km², with a density of 1,315 people per km².
Is the population of Studen (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Studen (BE) went from 3,107 to 3,590, a change of +15.5%.
Where is Studen (BE)?
Studen (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.113, longitude 7.303.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Studen (BE)?
In Studen (BE), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.2% (2026), ranking 1,744 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Studen (BE)?
In Studen (BE), “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 74.0% (2026), ranking 246 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Studen (BE)?
In Studen (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Studen (BE)?
The nearest to Studen (BE) are Worben (1.4 km), Aegerten (1.5 km), Schwadernau (1.8 km), Brügg (2.2 km), Scheuren (2.5 km).