Burgdorf Population 2026
Burgdorf has a population of 16,420, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Bern. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,420
Rank in Switzerland
#60
Coordinates
47.06°N, 7.63°E
~535 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bern
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Bern | 121,631 | #5 |
| Biel/Bienne | 55,120 | #10 |
| Thun | 43,723 | #11 |
| Köniz | 41,784 | #13 |
| Steffisburg | 15,709 | #69 |
Cities near Burgdorf
- Solothurn16,777 people · ~18 km away
- Bern121,631 people · ~18 km away
- Köniz41,784 people · ~22 km away
- Grenchen15,927 people · ~23 km away
- Biel/Bienne55,120 people · ~30 km away
- Steffisburg15,709 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Burgdorf?
Burgdorf has a population of 16,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Burgdorf in?
Burgdorf is located in Bern, Switzerland.
Is Burgdorf the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 18 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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