Trachselwald: population and statistics
Trachselwald has a population of 927 (2025) across 16.0 km², or 58.0 people per km². It ranks 1,500 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 927 residents
- 16.0 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 683 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Trachselwald ranks No. 205 by population.
Wood heating systems: 77.1% in Trachselwald, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.7% in Trachselwald, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Trachselwald in numbers
Where is Trachselwald?
Population of Trachselwald over time
Trachselwald had 977 residents in 2015 and 927 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 954 |
| 2021 | 955 |
| 2022 | 921 |
| 2023 | 912 |
| 2024 | 916 |
| 2025 | 927 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sumiswald (5,234 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Trachselwald
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 | Trachselwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 104 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trachselwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 482 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,538 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 63.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 26 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,762 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 882 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Trachselwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 15.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,784 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,740 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 77.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 2 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 46 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,609 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,258 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,200 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,163 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 158 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trachselwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,177 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 49 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,596 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,417 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trachselwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 373 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,319 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 402.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 765 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,498 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,494 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Trachselwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,801 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Trachselwald
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trachselwald?
Trachselwald has 927 residents (2025), ranking 1,500 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Trachselwald?
Trachselwald covers 16.0 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Trachselwald growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Trachselwald went from 977 to 927, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Trachselwald?
Trachselwald is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.017, longitude 7.738.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Trachselwald?
In Trachselwald, “Wood heating systems” stands at 77.1% (2026), ranking 2 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Trachselwald?
In Trachselwald, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.7% (2025), ranking 1,801 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trachselwald?
In Trachselwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trachselwald?
The nearest to Trachselwald are Sumiswald (1.3 km), Rüderswil (3.8 km), Lützelflüh (3.8 km), Affoltern im Emmental (4.0 km), Rüegsau (4.2 km).