Walperswil: population and statistics
Walperswil has a population of 1,036 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 1,438 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,036 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Walperswil ranks No. 198 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Walperswil, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.0% in Walperswil, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,228 kWh a year here.
Walperswil in numbers
Where is Walperswil?
Population of Walperswil over time
Walperswil had 999 residents in 2015 and 1,036 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,039 |
| 2021 | 1,028 |
| 2022 | 1,020 |
| 2023 | 1,039 |
| 2024 | 1,045 |
| 2025 | 1,036 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 980 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Epsach, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Täuffelen (3,070 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,912 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Walperswil
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 | Walperswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 766 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walperswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 492 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,528 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 488 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,064 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 930 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walperswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,100 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 390 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,550 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 101 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,151 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,332 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 188 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walperswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,340 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 970 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walperswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 333 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,374 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 321.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,073 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,715 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,154 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walperswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,728 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walperswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walperswil?
Walperswil has 1,036 residents (2025), ranking 1,438 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walperswil?
Walperswil covers 7.0 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Walperswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walperswil went from 999 to 1,036, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Walperswil?
Walperswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.066, longitude 7.233.
District heating: what is the figure for Walperswil?
In Walperswil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Walperswil?
In Walperswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.0% (2025), ranking 1,728 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walperswil?
In Walperswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,228 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walperswil?
The nearest to Walperswil are Epsach (1.1 km), Bühl (1.3 km), Hermrigen (1.8 km), Merzligen (2.3 km), Täuffelen (2.5 km).