Bercher: population and statistics
Bercher has a population of 1,354 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 317 people per km². It ranks 1,251 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,354 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 317 people/km²
- 634 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bercher ranks No. 108 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bercher, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.2 in Bercher, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,285 kWh a year here.
Bercher in numbers
Where is Bercher?
Population of Bercher over time
Bercher had 1,148 residents in 2015 and 1,354 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,322 |
| 2021 | 1,321 |
| 2022 | 1,359 |
| 2023 | 1,329 |
| 2024 | 1,344 |
| 2025 | 1,354 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 598 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rueyres, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montanaire (2,857 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bercher
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 | Bercher | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,585 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bercher | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 582 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,400 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 569 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 630 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 964 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bercher | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 514 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 738 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 138 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,566 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 474 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,295 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,273 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 752 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bercher | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,484 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 49 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,596 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,789 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 567 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bercher | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 446 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,221 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 329.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,032 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 275 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,345 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bercher | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,023 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bercher
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bercher?
Bercher has 1,354 residents (2025), ranking 1,251 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bercher?
Bercher covers 4.3 km², with a density of 317 people per km².
Is the population of Bercher growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bercher went from 1,148 to 1,354, a change of +17.9%.
Where is Bercher?
Bercher is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.692, longitude 6.706.
District heating: what is the figure for Bercher?
In Bercher, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bercher?
In Bercher, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.2 (2026), ranking 1,789 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bercher?
In Bercher, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,285 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bercher?
The nearest to Bercher are Rueyres (1.0 km), Boulens (1.2 km), Pailly (2.7 km), Oppens (2.8 km), Fey (2.9 km).