Täuffelen: population and statistics
Täuffelen has a population of 3,070 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 702 people per km². It ranks 715 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,070 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 702 people/km²
- 483 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Täuffelen ranks No. 88 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.8% in Täuffelen, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.6% in Täuffelen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Täuffelen in numbers
Where is Täuffelen?
Population of Täuffelen over time
Täuffelen had 2,753 residents in 2015 and 3,070 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,971 |
| 2021 | 3,043 |
| 2022 | 3,071 |
| 2023 | 3,059 |
| 2024 | 3,084 |
| 2025 | 3,070 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 612 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Epsach, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nidau (7,160 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,896 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Täuffelen
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 | Täuffelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 27 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Täuffelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,617 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 735 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,299 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 664 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Täuffelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 785 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 284 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,402 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 164 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 667 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,096 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 962 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 880 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,775 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,231 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Täuffelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 856 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 188 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 779 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,059 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 872 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Täuffelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,095 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 773 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 356.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 930 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,304 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 272 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Täuffelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,554 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Täuffelen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Täuffelen?
Täuffelen has 3,070 residents (2025), ranking 715 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Täuffelen?
Täuffelen covers 4.4 km², with a density of 702 people per km².
Is the population of Täuffelen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Täuffelen went from 2,753 to 3,070, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Täuffelen?
Täuffelen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.067, longitude 7.200.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Täuffelen?
In Täuffelen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.8% (2025), ranking 27 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Täuffelen?
In Täuffelen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.6% (2025), ranking 1,554 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Täuffelen?
In Täuffelen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Täuffelen?
The nearest to Täuffelen are Epsach (1.6 km), Hagneck (1.6 km), Mörigen (2.3 km), Walperswil (2.5 km), Hermrigen (3.5 km).