Wyssachen: population and statistics
Wyssachen has a population of 1,125 (2025) across 11.7 km², or 96.2 people per km². It ranks 1,373 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,125 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 795 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wyssachen ranks No. 187 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 3.5% in Wyssachen, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 22.9% in Wyssachen, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Wyssachen in numbers
Where is Wyssachen?
Population of Wyssachen over time
Wyssachen had 1,169 residents in 2015 and 1,125 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,103 |
| 2021 | 1,107 |
| 2022 | 1,105 |
| 2023 | 1,120 |
| 2024 | 1,124 |
| 2025 | 1,125 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,637 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eriswil, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Huttwil (5,206 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Wyssachen
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 | Wyssachen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 232 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wyssachen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 598 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,379 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 55.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 65 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,799 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,219 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wyssachen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,562 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,510 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 52.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 48 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 827 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,660 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 89 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 997 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,258 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 123 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wyssachen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,177 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,711 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 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 | Wyssachen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 616 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,058 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 547.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 398 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,786 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 94 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wyssachen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,731 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wyssachen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wyssachen?
Wyssachen has 1,125 residents (2025), ranking 1,373 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wyssachen?
Wyssachen covers 11.7 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Wyssachen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wyssachen went from 1,169 to 1,125, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Wyssachen?
Wyssachen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.074, longitude 7.821.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Wyssachen?
In Wyssachen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 3.5% (2026), ranking 1,799 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Wyssachen?
In Wyssachen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 22.9% (2024), ranking 1,786 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wyssachen?
In Wyssachen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wyssachen?
The nearest to Wyssachen are Eriswil (2.4 km), Dürrenroth (2.9 km), Huttwil (5.2 km), Walterswil (BE) (5.5 km), Rohrbachgraben (5.5 km).