Wynigen: population and statistics
Wynigen has a population of 2,101 (2025) across 28.0 km², or 75.0 people per km². It ranks 942 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,101 residents
- 28.0 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 536 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wynigen ranks No. 124 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.6% in Wynigen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 60.0% in Wynigen, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Wynigen in numbers
Where is Wynigen?
Population of Wynigen over time
Wynigen had 2,011 residents in 2015 and 2,101 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,077 |
| 2021 | 2,071 |
| 2022 | 2,071 |
| 2023 | 2,085 |
| 2024 | 2,097 |
| 2025 | 2,101 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,922 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rumendingen, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Burgdorf (17,577 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Wynigen
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 | Wynigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 248 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wynigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,055 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,004 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 85 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,601 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,278 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wynigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,711 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 60.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 25 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 427 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,068 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 998 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 694 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,965 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 334 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wynigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 211 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 727 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 96 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,192 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,647 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,100 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wynigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 807 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 932 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 384.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 827 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,539 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 889 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wynigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,787 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wynigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wynigen?
Wynigen has 2,101 residents (2025), ranking 942 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wynigen?
Wynigen covers 28.0 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Wynigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wynigen went from 2,011 to 2,101, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Wynigen?
Wynigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.107, longitude 7.668.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wynigen?
In Wynigen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.6% (2025), ranking 1,787 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Wynigen?
In Wynigen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 60.0% (2026), ranking 25 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wynigen?
In Wynigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wynigen?
The nearest to Wynigen are Rumendingen (1.8 km), Alchenstorf (2.7 km), Hellsau (4.4 km), Heimiswil (4.7 km), Höchstetten (5.0 km).