Biel/Bienne Population 2026
Biel/Bienne has a population of 55,120, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Bern. Roughly 0.6% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,120
Rank in Switzerland
#10
Coordinates
47.14°N, 7.25°E
~434 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bern
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Bern | 121,631 | #5 |
| Thun | 43,723 | #11 |
| Köniz | 41,784 | #13 |
| Burgdorf | 16,420 | #60 |
| Steffisburg | 15,709 | #69 |
Cities near Biel/Bienne
FAQ
What is the population of Biel/Bienne?
Biel/Bienne has a population of 55,120 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Biel/Bienne in?
Biel/Bienne is located in Bern, Switzerland.
Is Biel/Bienne the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 26 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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