Categories in Biel/Bienne
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Biel/Bienne
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 837 | 36 years |
| Health and medical | 460 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 440 | 47 years |
| Restaurants | 400 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 268 | 58 years |
| Beauty salons | 237 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 184 | 53 years |
| Other construction | 175 | 47 years |
| Education | 165 | — |
| Electronics stores | 162 | 36 years |
| Shopping other | 154 | 43 years |
| Dentists | 149 | — |
Biel/Bienne Facts
| Area | 11.8 km² |
| Population | 59,637 |
| Male Population | 28,800 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 30,837 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.5% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years (Male: 40.6, Female: 44.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $103,735 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 32 |
| Neighborhoods | Innere Stadt, Enge, Breitenrain-Lorraine, Bümpliz, Holligen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.13713, 7.24608 |
| Postal Codes | 2500, 2501, 2503, 2505, 2510, More |
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Biel/Bienne Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,231 | 51,640 | 52,530 | 56,181 | 59,637 | 60,674 | 61,529 |
| Population Density | 4,445.2 / km² | 4,394.9 / km² | 4,470.6 / km² | 4,781.4 / km² | 5,075.5 / km² | 5,163.7 / km² | 5,236.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBiel/Bienne Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biel/Bienne | +14.2% | +15.5% | +13.5% |
| Canton of Bern | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biel/Bienne Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biel/Bienne | 42.3 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Canton of Bern | 43.1 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Biel/Bienne Population Density
Population Density: 5,076 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biel/Bienne | 59,637 | 11.8 km² | 5,076 / km² |
| Canton of Bern | 1 million | 5,959.3 km² | 168 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biel/Bienne Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Biel/Bienne
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Biel/Bienne
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Biel/Bienne
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Biel/Bienne
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Biel/Bienne
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Biel/Bienne Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $58,749 | $55,902 | $57,046 | $60,959 | $93,166 | $96,896 | $99,748 | $103,735 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $3B | $3.3B | $3.4B | $3.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Biel/Bienne CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biel/Bienne | 680,065 tn | 11.4 tn | 57,877.9 tons/km² |
| Canton of Bern | 11,545,399 tn | 11.5 tn | 1,937.4 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Biel/Bienne CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 680,065 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 57,877.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 55.7 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 56.8 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 56 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 56 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 56 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 56 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 57 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 57.4 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 18.6 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 37.4 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Biel/Bienne
Biel/Bienne (official bilingual wording; German: [biːl]; French: [bjɛn]; Italian: Bienna, Romansh: Bienna, Latin: Belenus) is a city in the district of the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. /Bienne is on the l..
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