Walkringen: population and statistics
Walkringen has a population of 1,814 (2025) across 17.2 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 1,027 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,814 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 720 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Walkringen ranks No. 133 by population.
Wood heating systems: 51.8% in Walkringen, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.5% in Walkringen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Walkringen in numbers
Where is Walkringen?
Population of Walkringen over time
Walkringen had 1,772 residents in 2015 and 1,814 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,755 |
| 2021 | 1,777 |
| 2022 | 1,795 |
| 2023 | 1,819 |
| 2024 | 1,829 |
| 2025 | 1,814 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,410 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Biglen, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vechigen (6,070 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Walkringen
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 | Walkringen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 491 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walkringen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 927 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,090 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 138 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,699 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,338 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walkringen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,489 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,685 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 51.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 52 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 683 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 81 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,113 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 929 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 854 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,539 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 363 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walkringen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 898 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 110 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,096 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,087 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,314 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 508 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walkringen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,038 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 795 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 572.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 352 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 887 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,132 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walkringen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,715 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walkringen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walkringen?
Walkringen has 1,814 residents (2025), ranking 1,027 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walkringen?
Walkringen covers 17.2 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Walkringen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walkringen went from 1,772 to 1,814, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Walkringen?
Walkringen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.947, longitude 7.620.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Walkringen?
In Walkringen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 51.8% (2026), ranking 52 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Walkringen?
In Walkringen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.5% (2025), ranking 1,715 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walkringen?
In Walkringen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walkringen?
The nearest to Walkringen are Biglen (2.2 km), Arni (BE) (3.7 km), Vechigen (4.4 km), Worb (4.6 km), Landiswil (4.7 km).