Wynau: population and statistics
Wynau has a population of 1,694 (2025) across 5.1 km², or 334 people per km². It ranks 1,079 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,694 residents
- 5.1 km²
- 334 people/km²
- 423 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wynau ranks No. 141 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Wynau, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 14.3% in Wynau, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Wynau in numbers
Where is Wynau?
Population of Wynau over time
Wynau had 1,620 residents in 2015 and 1,694 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,624 |
| 2021 | 1,643 |
| 2022 | 1,676 |
| 2023 | 1,708 |
| 2024 | 1,701 |
| 2025 | 1,694 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 710 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wolfwil, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murgenthal (3,188 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wynau
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 | Wynau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 803 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wynau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 869 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,125 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 298 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,553 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 734 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wynau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 435 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 751 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 88 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,184 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,251 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 776 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,170 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,728 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 836 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wynau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 104 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,129 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,046 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 584 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,093 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wynau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 350 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,351 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,539 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,065 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 591 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wynau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 397 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wynau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wynau?
Wynau has 1,694 residents (2025), ranking 1,079 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wynau?
Wynau covers 5.1 km², with a density of 334 people per km².
Is the population of Wynau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wynau went from 1,620 to 1,694, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Wynau?
Wynau is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.261, longitude 7.811.
District heating: what is the figure for Wynau?
In Wynau, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Wynau?
In Wynau, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 14.3% (2026), ranking 1,553 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wynau?
In Wynau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wynau?
The nearest to Wynau are Wolfwil (1.6 km), Murgenthal (1.8 km), Roggwil (BE) (2.3 km), Fulenbach (2.6 km), Schwarzhäusern (3.4 km).