Zielebach: population and statistics
Zielebach has a population of 332 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 1,946 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 332 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 174 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Zielebach ranks No. 298 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Zielebach in numbers
Where is Zielebach?
Population of Zielebach over time
Zielebach had 325 residents in 2015 and 332 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 330 |
| 2021 | 332 |
| 2022 | 331 |
| 2023 | 329 |
| 2024 | 323 |
| 2025 | 332 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 268 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Obergerlafingen (1,232 residents), 0.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zielebach
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 | Zielebach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Zielebach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 160 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,988 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Zielebach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 19 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,945 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,607 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,987 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,410 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Zielebach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 19 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 19 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,941 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Zielebach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 53 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,019 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Zielebach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zielebach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zielebach?
Zielebach has 332 residents (2025), ranking 1,946 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zielebach?
Zielebach covers 1.9 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Zielebach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zielebach went from 325 to 332, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Zielebach?
Zielebach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.159, longitude 7.576.
Establishments: what is the figure for Zielebach?
In Zielebach, “Establishments” stands at 19 (2024), ranking 2,029 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Zielebach?
In Zielebach, “Jobs” stands at 53 (2024), ranking 2,019 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zielebach?
In Zielebach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zielebach?
The nearest to Zielebach are Obergerlafingen (0.6 km), Recherswil (1.5 km), Gerlafingen (1.5 km), Wiler bei Utzenstorf (1.6 km), Kriegstetten (2.5 km).