Walliswil bei Niederbipp: population and statistics
Walliswil bei Niederbipp has a population of 234 (2025) across 1.5 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 2,013 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 234 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 480 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Walliswil bei Niederbipp ranks No. 312 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Walliswil bei Niederbipp in numbers
Where is Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
Population of Walliswil bei Niederbipp over time
Walliswil bei Niederbipp had 224 residents in 2015 and 234 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 227 |
| 2021 | 223 |
| 2022 | 226 |
| 2023 | 225 |
| 2024 | 222 |
| 2025 | 234 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 207 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederbipp (5,689 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Walliswil bei Niederbipp
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 | Walliswil bei Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 121 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,031 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 7 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 585.2 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,040 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,231 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 16 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 55.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 75 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,961 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 320.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Niederbipp | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walliswil bei Niederbipp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
Walliswil bei Niederbipp has 234 residents (2025), ranking 2,013 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
Walliswil bei Niederbipp covers 1.5 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Walliswil bei Niederbipp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walliswil bei Niederbipp went from 224 to 234, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
Walliswil bei Niederbipp is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.254, longitude 7.690.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
In Walliswil bei Niederbipp, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 7 (2026), ranking 2,052 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
In Walliswil bei Niederbipp, “Dwellings” stands at 121 (2026), ranking 2,031 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
In Walliswil bei Niederbipp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walliswil bei Niederbipp?
The nearest to Walliswil bei Niederbipp are Niederbipp (1.4 km), Oberbipp (2.5 km), Walliswil bei Wangen (2.5 km), Wiedlisbach (3.3 km), Berken (3.4 km).