Walliswil bei Wangen: population and statistics
Walliswil bei Wangen has a population of 614 (2025) across 3.1 km², or 200 people per km². It ranks 1,713 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 614 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 200 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Walliswil bei Wangen ranks No. 247 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.4% in Walliswil bei Wangen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 50.0% in Walliswil bei Wangen, compared with an average of 64.8% in Bern and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Walliswil bei Wangen in numbers
Where is Walliswil bei Wangen?
Population of Walliswil bei Wangen over time
Walliswil bei Wangen had 578 residents in 2015 and 614 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 604 |
| 2021 | 616 |
| 2022 | 615 |
| 2023 | 611 |
| 2024 | 632 |
| 2025 | 614 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 430 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Berken, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wangen an der Aare (2,981 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Walliswil bei Wangen
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 Wangen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 673 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Wangen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 328 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,737 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 393 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,472 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 154 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Wangen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 870 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 567 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 549 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,211 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 28 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,851 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,012 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,079 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,725 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,345 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 485 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Wangen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 26 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,723 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,722 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 106 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Wangen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 102 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,877 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,676 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 670 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,522 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walliswil bei Wangen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,748 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walliswil bei Wangen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walliswil bei Wangen?
Walliswil bei Wangen has 614 residents (2025), ranking 1,713 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walliswil bei Wangen?
Walliswil bei Wangen covers 3.1 km², with a density of 200 people per km².
Is the population of Walliswil bei Wangen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walliswil bei Wangen went from 578 to 614, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Walliswil bei Wangen?
Walliswil bei Wangen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.231, longitude 7.685.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Walliswil bei Wangen?
In Walliswil bei Wangen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.4% (2025), ranking 1,748 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Walliswil bei Wangen?
In Walliswil bei Wangen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 50.0% (2026), ranking 1,722 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walliswil bei Wangen?
In Walliswil bei Wangen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walliswil bei Wangen?
The nearest to Walliswil bei Wangen are Berken (2.0 km), Walliswil bei Niederbipp (2.5 km), Wangen an der Aare (2.6 km), Heimenhausen (2.6 km), Graben (3.1 km).