Ursenbach: population and statistics
Ursenbach has a population of 907 (2025) across 9.2 km², or 98.9 people per km². It ranks 1,521 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 907 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 99 people/km²
- 585 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Ursenbach ranks No. 209 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 57.8% in Ursenbach, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 50.8% in Ursenbach, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Ursenbach in numbers
Where is Ursenbach?
Population of Ursenbach over time
Ursenbach had 911 residents in 2015 and 907 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 881 |
| 2021 | 890 |
| 2022 | 866 |
| 2023 | 888 |
| 2024 | 903 |
| 2025 | 907 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Walterswil (BE), 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rohrbach (1,568 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Ursenbach
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 | Ursenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 944 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ursenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 474 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,548 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 49 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,753 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,246 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ursenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,529 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,424 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 50.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 58 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 43 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,657 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,578 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 455 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,320 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,928 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 254 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ursenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 53 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,554 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,196 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ursenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 508 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,156 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 560.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 371 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,718 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 176 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ursenbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,729 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ursenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ursenbach?
Ursenbach has 907 residents (2025), ranking 1,521 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ursenbach?
Ursenbach covers 9.2 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Ursenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ursenbach went from 911 to 907, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Ursenbach?
Ursenbach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.138, longitude 7.774.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ursenbach?
In Ursenbach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 57.8% (2026), ranking 49 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Ursenbach?
In Ursenbach, “Wood heating systems” stands at 50.8% (2026), ranking 58 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ursenbach?
In Ursenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ursenbach?
The nearest to Ursenbach are Walterswil (BE) (2.7 km), Rohrbachgraben (2.7 km), Rohrbach (3.0 km), Ochlenberg (3.1 km), Madiswil (3.8 km).