Vechigen: population and statistics
Vechigen has a population of 6,070 (2025) across 25.0 km², or 243 people per km². It ranks 340 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,070 residents
- 25.0 km²
- 243 people/km²
- 616 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Vechigen ranks No. 31 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 45.6 in Vechigen, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 9.6% in Vechigen, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Vechigen in numbers
Where is Vechigen?
Population of Vechigen over time
Vechigen had 5,252 residents in 2015 and 6,070 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,512 |
| 2021 | 5,619 |
| 2022 | 5,694 |
| 2023 | 5,810 |
| 2024 | 5,982 |
| 2025 | 6,070 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,501 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Worb (11,600 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,932 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vechigen
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 | Vechigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 414 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vechigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,026 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 367 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 953 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 402 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 939 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vechigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,275 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 826 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 259 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 382 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 311 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 256 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 959.3 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 49.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 329 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,222 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,128 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vechigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 316 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 476 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 277 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 550 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,653 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vechigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,486 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 624 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,383 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 471 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,573 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vechigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,542 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vechigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vechigen?
Vechigen has 6,070 residents (2025), ranking 340 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vechigen?
Vechigen covers 25.0 km², with a density of 243 people per km².
Is the population of Vechigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vechigen went from 5,252 to 6,070, a change of +15.6%.
Where is Vechigen?
Vechigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.947, longitude 7.562.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vechigen?
In Vechigen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45.6 (2026), ranking 1,653 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Vechigen?
In Vechigen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 9.6% (2024), ranking 1,573 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vechigen?
In Vechigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vechigen?
The nearest to Vechigen are Worb (1.8 km), Stettlen (3.3 km), Walkringen (4.4 km), Allmendingen (4.8 km), Biglen (5.3 km).