Uebeschi: population and statistics
Uebeschi has a population of 695 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 1,661 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 695 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 709 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Uebeschi ranks No. 232 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.8% in Uebeschi, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 33.3% in Uebeschi, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Uebeschi in numbers
Where is Uebeschi?
Population of Uebeschi over time
Uebeschi had 673 residents in 2015 and 695 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 718 |
| 2021 | 720 |
| 2022 | 720 |
| 2023 | 731 |
| 2024 | 707 |
| 2025 | 695 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 619 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stocken-Höfen, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thierachern (2,574 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Uebeschi
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 | Uebeschi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 783 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uebeschi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 339 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,721 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 251 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,585 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,542 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uebeschi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 546 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 203 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 42 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,216 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 814 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,665 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,072 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 508 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uebeschi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,553 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,449 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 233 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uebeschi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 251 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,510 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 361.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 912 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,475 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 793 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Uebeschi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,767 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Uebeschi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uebeschi?
Uebeschi has 695 residents (2025), ranking 1,661 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Uebeschi?
Uebeschi covers 4.4 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Uebeschi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uebeschi went from 673 to 695, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Uebeschi?
Uebeschi is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 7.550.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Uebeschi?
In Uebeschi, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.8% (2025), ranking 1,767 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Uebeschi?
In Uebeschi, “Wood heating systems” stands at 33.3% (2026), ranking 203 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uebeschi?
In Uebeschi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uebeschi?
The nearest to Uebeschi are Stocken-Höfen (1.6 km), Pohlern (2.2 km), Thierachern (2.3 km), Blumenstein (2.5 km), Amsoldingen (2.9 km).