Wohlen bei Bern: population and statistics
Wohlen bei Bern has a population of 9,310 (2025) across 36.3 km², or 256 people per km². It ranks 208 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,310 residents
- 36.3 km²
- 256 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wohlen bei Bern ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.3% in Wohlen bei Bern, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,241 kWh a year here.
Wohlen bei Bern in numbers
Where is Wohlen bei Bern?
Population of Wohlen bei Bern over time
Wohlen bei Bern had 8,987 residents in 2015 and 9,310 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,240 |
| 2021 | 9,298 |
| 2022 | 9,348 |
| 2023 | 9,299 |
| 2024 | 9,283 |
| 2025 | 9,310 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,087 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Frauenkappelen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Köniz (43,923 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wohlen bei Bern
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 | Wohlen bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 36 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wohlen bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,625 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 223 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 895 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,614 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 | Wohlen bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,584 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 327 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 587 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 154 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 459 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 98 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,023 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,067 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 75.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 163 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,103 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,157 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wohlen bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 494 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 285 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 463 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 315 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,544 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 263 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wohlen bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,182 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 438 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 234.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,430 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 633 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,277 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wohlen bei Bern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,292 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wohlen bei Bern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wohlen bei Bern?
Wohlen bei Bern has 9,310 residents (2025), ranking 208 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wohlen bei Bern?
Wohlen bei Bern covers 36.3 km², with a density of 256 people per km².
Is the population of Wohlen bei Bern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wohlen bei Bern went from 8,987 to 9,310, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Wohlen bei Bern?
Wohlen bei Bern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.972, longitude 7.357.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Wohlen bei Bern?
In Wohlen bei Bern, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.3% (2025), ranking 36 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Wohlen bei Bern?
In Wohlen bei Bern, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 459 (2026), ranking 98 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wohlen bei Bern?
In Wohlen bei Bern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,241 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wohlen bei Bern?
The nearest to Wohlen bei Bern are Frauenkappelen (2.6 km), Meikirch (4.2 km), Kirchlindach (5.2 km), Bremgarten bei Bern (6.1 km), Köniz (6.8 km).