Utzenstorf: population and statistics
Utzenstorf has a population of 4,504 (2025) across 16.9 km², or 266 people per km². It ranks 498 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,504 residents
- 16.9 km²
- 266 people/km²
- 477 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Utzenstorf ranks No. 53 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 48.4 in Utzenstorf, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Utzenstorf in numbers
Where is Utzenstorf?
Population of Utzenstorf over time
Utzenstorf had 4,213 residents in 2015 and 4,504 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,430 |
| 2021 | 4,445 |
| 2022 | 4,476 |
| 2023 | 4,514 |
| 2024 | 4,469 |
| 2025 | 4,504 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,373 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bätterkinden, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biberist (9,531 residents), 6.2 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 Utzenstorf
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 | Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 296 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,251 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 537 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 852 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 849 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 671 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 850 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 254 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 362 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,647 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 56.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 260 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,591 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 455 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 255 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 218 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 685 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,569 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,368 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 339 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,483 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 625 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 329.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,033 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,064 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 478 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,511 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Utzenstorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Utzenstorf?
Utzenstorf has 4,504 residents (2025), ranking 498 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Utzenstorf?
Utzenstorf covers 16.9 km², with a density of 266 people per km².
Is the population of Utzenstorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Utzenstorf went from 4,213 to 4,504, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Utzenstorf?
Utzenstorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.127, longitude 7.557.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Utzenstorf?
In Utzenstorf, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 56.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 260 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Utzenstorf?
In Utzenstorf, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48.4 (2026), ranking 1,569 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Utzenstorf?
In Utzenstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Utzenstorf?
The nearest to Utzenstorf are Bätterkinden (1.9 km), Wiler bei Utzenstorf (2.7 km), Aefligen (3.5 km), Koppigen (3.6 km), Zielebach (3.8 km).