Wiler bei Utzenstorf: population and statistics
Wiler bei Utzenstorf has a population of 1,036 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 271 people per km². It ranks 1,438 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,036 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 271 people/km²
- 464 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wiler bei Utzenstorf ranks No. 197 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 24.2% in Wiler bei Utzenstorf, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,046 kW in Wiler bei Utzenstorf, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Wiler bei Utzenstorf in numbers
Where is Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
Population of Wiler bei Utzenstorf over time
Wiler bei Utzenstorf had 881 residents in 2015 and 1,036 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 995 |
| 2021 | 1,020 |
| 2022 | 1,037 |
| 2023 | 1,038 |
| 2024 | 1,032 |
| 2025 | 1,036 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 535 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zielebach, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gerlafingen (5,859 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wiler bei Utzenstorf
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 | Wiler bei Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,429 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wiler bei Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 491 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,529 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 889 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 444 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wiler bei Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 550 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 743 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 328 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 72 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,334 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,046 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 43 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,230 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,730 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 261 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wiler bei Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,626 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,029 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 706 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wiler bei Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 306 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,415 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 295.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,182 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 24.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,778 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 59.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 52 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wiler bei Utzenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,596 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wiler bei Utzenstorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
Wiler bei Utzenstorf has 1,036 residents (2025), ranking 1,438 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
Wiler bei Utzenstorf covers 3.8 km², with a density of 271 people per km².
Is the population of Wiler bei Utzenstorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wiler bei Utzenstorf went from 881 to 1,036, a change of +17.6%.
Where is Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
Wiler bei Utzenstorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.151, longitude 7.558.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
In Wiler bei Utzenstorf, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 24.2% (2024), ranking 1,778 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
In Wiler bei Utzenstorf, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,046 kW (2026), ranking 43 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
In Wiler bei Utzenstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wiler bei Utzenstorf?
The nearest to Wiler bei Utzenstorf are Zielebach (1.6 km), Obergerlafingen (2.2 km), Gerlafingen (2.6 km), Utzenstorf (2.7 km), Bätterkinden (2.8 km).