Toffen: population and statistics
Toffen has a population of 2,697 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 553 people per km². It ranks 795 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,697 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 553 people/km²
- 529 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Toffen ranks No. 101 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 183.2 in Toffen, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 51.9 in Toffen, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Toffen in numbers
Where is Toffen?
Population of Toffen over time
Toffen had 2,527 residents in 2015 and 2,697 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,547 |
| 2021 | 2,630 |
| 2022 | 2,611 |
| 2023 | 2,610 |
| 2024 | 2,661 |
| 2025 | 2,697 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 683 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niedermuhlern, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Belp (11,739 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Toffen
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 | Toffen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 367 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Toffen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,341 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 853 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 998 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,185 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Toffen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 781 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 439 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,017 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 960 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 109 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,011 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 845.1 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,311 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 961 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,920 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,189 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Toffen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 140 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 957 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,459 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 904 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 872 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Toffen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 494 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,171 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,618 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 233 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,586 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Toffen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,387 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Toffen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Toffen?
Toffen has 2,697 residents (2025), ranking 795 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Toffen?
Toffen covers 4.9 km², with a density of 553 people per km².
Is the population of Toffen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Toffen went from 2,527 to 2,697, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Toffen?
Toffen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.859, longitude 7.492.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toffen?
In Toffen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 183.2 (2024), ranking 1,618 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toffen?
In Toffen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51.9 (2026), ranking 1,459 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Toffen?
In Toffen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Toffen?
The nearest to Toffen are Niedermuhlern (2.1 km), Kaufdorf (3.0 km), Wald (BE) (3.1 km), Belp (3.6 km), Thurnen (5.1 km).