Wileroltigen: population and statistics
Wileroltigen has a population of 375 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 90.4 people per km². It ranks 1,911 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 375 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 524 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wileroltigen ranks No. 290 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,236 kWh a year here.
Wileroltigen in numbers
Where is Wileroltigen?
Population of Wileroltigen over time
Wileroltigen had 384 residents in 2015 and 375 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 361 |
| 2021 | 374 |
| 2022 | 380 |
| 2023 | 380 |
| 2024 | 380 |
| 2025 | 375 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kerzers (5,546 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,944 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wileroltigen
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 | Wileroltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Wileroltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 180 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,958 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Wileroltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 22 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,918 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 909.8 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,851 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,600 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Wileroltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 23.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 76.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Wileroltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 65 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,985 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 173.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Wileroltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wileroltigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wileroltigen?
Wileroltigen has 375 residents (2025), ranking 1,911 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wileroltigen?
Wileroltigen covers 4.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Wileroltigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wileroltigen went from 384 to 375, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Wileroltigen?
Wileroltigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.972, longitude 7.238.
Establishments: what is the figure for Wileroltigen?
In Wileroltigen, “Establishments” stands at 23 (2024), ranking 1,992 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Wileroltigen?
In Wileroltigen, “Jobs” stands at 65 (2024), ranking 1,985 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wileroltigen?
In Wileroltigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,236 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wileroltigen?
The nearest to Wileroltigen are Kerzers (3.2 km), Mühleberg (3.3 km), Ferenbalm (3.3 km), Gurbrü (3.8 km), Radelfingen (3.8 km).