Tramelan: population and statistics
Tramelan has a population of 4,670 (2025) across 24.9 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 473 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,670 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 900 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Tramelan ranks No. 48 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 43.9% in Tramelan, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 46.6% in Tramelan, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Tramelan in numbers
Where is Tramelan?
Population of Tramelan over time
Tramelan had 4,417 residents in 2015 and 4,670 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,607 |
| 2021 | 4,646 |
| 2022 | 4,587 |
| 2023 | 4,648 |
| 2024 | 4,727 |
| 2025 | 4,670 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,485 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mont-Tramelan, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biel/Bienne (57,462 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tramelan
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 | Tramelan | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 711 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tramelan | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,659 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 437 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 188 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,584 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,303 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tramelan | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 831 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 820 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 267 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 332 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,287 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 727 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 372 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,991 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 791 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tramelan | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 325 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 453 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 266 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 567 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,263 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tramelan | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,632 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 370 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 563.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 365 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,357 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 170 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Tramelan | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 888 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tramelan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tramelan?
Tramelan has 4,670 residents (2025), ranking 473 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Tramelan?
Tramelan covers 24.9 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Tramelan growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tramelan went from 4,417 to 4,670, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Tramelan?
Tramelan is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.223, longitude 7.101.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Tramelan?
In Tramelan, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 43.9% (2026), ranking 188 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Tramelan?
In Tramelan, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 46.6% (2024), ranking 170 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tramelan?
In Tramelan, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tramelan?
The nearest to Tramelan are Mont-Tramelan (3.8 km), Les Genevez (JU) (3.8 km), Cortébert (4.4 km), Corgémont (4.6 km), Courtelary (5.4 km).