Valbirse: population and statistics
Valbirse has a population of 4,043 (2025) across 18.7 km², or 216 people per km². It ranks 547 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,043 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 216 people/km²
- 700 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Valbirse ranks No. 60 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 74.5% in Valbirse, compared with an average of 60.7% in Bern and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 42.3% in Valbirse, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Valbirse in numbers
Where is Valbirse?
Population of Valbirse over time
Valbirse had 4,009 residents in 2015 and 4,043 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,971 |
| 2021 | 3,972 |
| 2022 | 3,918 |
| 2023 | 3,973 |
| 2024 | 3,974 |
| 2025 | 4,043 |
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All indicators for Valbirse
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 | Valbirse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 324 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valbirse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,220 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 545 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 853 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,540 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 886 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valbirse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 212 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,152 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,110 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 241 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 392 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 914.4 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,227 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 501 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,453 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 886 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valbirse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 667 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 201 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 731 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,177 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 698 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valbirse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,767 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 530 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 437.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 646 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,224 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 252 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Valbirse | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 820 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valbirse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valbirse?
Valbirse has 4,043 residents (2025), ranking 547 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Valbirse?
Valbirse covers 18.7 km², with a density of 216 people per km².
Is the population of Valbirse growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valbirse went from 4,009 to 4,043, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Valbirse?
Valbirse is in Bern. It belongs to Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois (district). Latitude 47.239, longitude 7.271.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Valbirse?
In Valbirse, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 74.5% (2026), ranking 212 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Valbirse?
In Valbirse, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 42.3% (2024), ranking 252 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valbirse?
In Valbirse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valbirse?
The nearest to Valbirse are Loveresse (2.6 km), Sorvilier (2.6 km), Champoz (3.1 km), Reconvilier (3.7 km), Saules (BE) (4.0 km).