Largest Cities in Bern

Top 32 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Bern

1 Bern 121,631

2 Biel/Bienne 55,120

3 Thun 43,723

4 Köniz 41,784

5 Burgdorf 16,420

6 Steffisburg 15,709

7 Langenthal 14,184

8 Muri 13,054

9 Spiez 12,594

10 Worb 11,053

11 Lyss 10,937

12 Münsingen 10,928

13 Münchenbuchsee 9,801

14 Belp 9,307

15 Gstaad 9,200

16 Wohlen 9,159

17 Zollikofen 9,121

18 Langnau 8,784

19 Lengnau 7,336

20 Nidau 6,696

21 Frutigen 6,671

22 Saanen 6,621

23 Bolligen 6,086

24 Uetendorf 5,654

25 Herzogenbuchsee 5,522

26 Heimberg 5,501

27 Kirchberg 5,335

28 Urtenen 5,258

29 Saint-Imier 5,220

30 Sumiswald 5,159

31 Unterseen 5,150

32 Interlaken 5,067

The largest cities in Bern represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bern leads with a population of 121,631, followed by Biel/Bienne and Thun. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. BE dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Bern's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. BE has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 278,678.

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