Tschugg: population and statistics
Tschugg has a population of 476 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 1,831 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 476 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 464 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Tschugg ranks No. 277 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,243 kWh a year here.
Tschugg in numbers
Where is Tschugg?
Population of Tschugg over time
Tschugg had 447 residents in 2015 and 476 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 470 |
| 2021 | 472 |
| 2022 | 473 |
| 2023 | 492 |
| 2024 | 497 |
| 2025 | 476 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 462 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gampelen (1,047 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,972 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tschugg
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 | Tschugg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Tschugg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 267 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,821 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Tschugg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 35 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,747 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,615 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,787 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,055 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Tschugg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 16 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,977 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Tschugg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 377 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,312 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 792.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 93.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Tschugg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tschugg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tschugg?
Tschugg has 476 residents (2025), ranking 1,831 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Tschugg?
Tschugg covers 3.3 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Tschugg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tschugg went from 447 to 476, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Tschugg?
Tschugg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.024, longitude 7.078.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Tschugg?
In Tschugg, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 16 (2026), ranking 1,977 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Tschugg?
In Tschugg, “Dwellings” stands at 267 (2026), ranking 1,821 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tschugg?
In Tschugg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,243 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tschugg?
The nearest to Tschugg are Gampelen (1.8 km), Gals (2.2 km), Erlach (2.6 km), Vinelz (2.7 km), Ins (3.1 km).