Wangen an der Aare: population and statistics
Wangen an der Aare has a population of 2,981 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 571 people per km². It ranks 733 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,981 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 571 people/km²
- 419 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wangen an der Aare ranks No. 90 by population.
District heating: 20.6% in Wangen an der Aare, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 31.5% in Wangen an der Aare, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Wangen an der Aare in numbers
Where is Wangen an der Aare?
Population of Wangen an der Aare over time
Wangen an der Aare had 2,705 residents in 2015 and 2,981 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,784 |
| 2021 | 2,790 |
| 2022 | 2,796 |
| 2023 | 2,893 |
| 2024 | 2,920 |
| 2025 | 2,981 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wiedlisbach, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederbipp (5,689 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,720 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wangen an der Aare
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 | Wangen an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 696 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wangen an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,542 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 765 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 534 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,054 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wangen an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,108 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 569 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,165 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 20.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 66 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,319 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 692 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 622 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,862 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 672 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wangen an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 659 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 203 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 726 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 785 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 652 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wangen an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,278 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 693 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 673 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 580 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 964 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wangen an der Aare | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 934 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wangen an der Aare
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wangen an der Aare?
Wangen an der Aare has 2,981 residents (2025), ranking 733 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wangen an der Aare?
Wangen an der Aare covers 5.2 km², with a density of 571 people per km².
Is the population of Wangen an der Aare growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wangen an der Aare went from 2,705 to 2,981, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Wangen an der Aare?
Wangen an der Aare is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.231, longitude 7.650.
District heating: what is the figure for Wangen an der Aare?
In Wangen an der Aare, “District heating” stands at 20.6% (2026), ranking 66 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Wangen an der Aare?
In Wangen an der Aare, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 31.5% (2026), ranking 534 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wangen an der Aare?
In Wangen an der Aare, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wangen an der Aare?
The nearest to Wangen an der Aare are Wiedlisbach (2.3 km), Deitingen (2.6 km), Walliswil bei Wangen (2.6 km), Attiswil (3.3 km), Oberbipp (3.4 km).