Wiedlisbach: population and statistics
Wiedlisbach has a population of 2,657 (2025) across 7.5 km², or 354 people per km². It ranks 807 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,657 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 354 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wiedlisbach ranks No. 104 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 19.4% in Wiedlisbach, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 11,995 kWh/inh. in Wiedlisbach, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Wiedlisbach in numbers
Where is Wiedlisbach?
Population of Wiedlisbach over time
Wiedlisbach had 2,270 residents in 2015 and 2,657 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,382 |
| 2021 | 2,494 |
| 2022 | 2,550 |
| 2023 | 2,578 |
| 2024 | 2,654 |
| 2025 | 2,657 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,050 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oberbipp, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederbipp (5,689 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wiedlisbach
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 | Wiedlisbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 935 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wiedlisbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,463 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 793 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 665 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,284 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 947 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wiedlisbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 593 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 608 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 544 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 85 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,277 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 746 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 633 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,995 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 517 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wiedlisbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 198 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 772 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 190 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 769 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 656 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) | 28.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wiedlisbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,237 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 719 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 465.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 569 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 786 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 797 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wiedlisbach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 882 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wiedlisbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wiedlisbach?
Wiedlisbach has 2,657 residents (2025), ranking 807 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wiedlisbach?
Wiedlisbach covers 7.5 km², with a density of 354 people per km².
Is the population of Wiedlisbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wiedlisbach went from 2,270 to 2,657, a change of +17.0%.
Where is Wiedlisbach?
Wiedlisbach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.252, longitude 7.647.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Wiedlisbach?
In Wiedlisbach, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 19.4% (2026), ranking 1,284 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wiedlisbach?
In Wiedlisbach, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 11,995 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 517 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wiedlisbach?
In Wiedlisbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wiedlisbach?
The nearest to Wiedlisbach are Oberbipp (1.4 km), Rumisberg (1.4 km), Wangen an der Aare (2.3 km), Attiswil (2.6 km), Farnern (2.6 km).