Worben: population and statistics
Worben has a population of 2,678 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 956 people per km². It ranks 800 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,678 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 956 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Worben ranks No. 103 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.5 in Worben, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 9.6% in Worben, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Worben in numbers
Where is Worben?
Population of Worben over time
Worben had 2,274 residents in 2015 and 2,678 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,404 |
| 2021 | 2,493 |
| 2022 | 2,501 |
| 2023 | 2,532 |
| 2024 | 2,615 |
| 2025 | 2,678 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 392 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Studen (BE), 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lyss (16,613 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Worben
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 | Worben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 228 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Worben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,344 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 851 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,626 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 424 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 741 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Worben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 994 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 266 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,212 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 854 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 103 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,054 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 793.7 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,377 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 947 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,200 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,133 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Worben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,293 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 95 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,198 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,791 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 478 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Worben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 886 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 888 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 330.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,027 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 536 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,151 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Worben | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,261 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Worben
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Worben?
Worben has 2,678 residents (2025), ranking 800 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Worben?
Worben covers 2.8 km², with a density of 956 people per km².
Is the population of Worben growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Worben went from 2,274 to 2,678, a change of +17.8%.
Where is Worben?
Worben is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.101, longitude 7.297.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Worben?
In Worben, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35.5 (2026), ranking 1,791 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Worben?
In Worben, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 1,626 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Worben?
In Worben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Worben?
The nearest to Worben are Studen (BE) (1.4 km), Aegerten (2.0 km), Jens (2.3 km), Lyss (3.0 km), Brügg (3.1 km).