Categories in Vechigen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vechigen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 12 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Massage | 6 |
| Buses and trains | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 |
| Other membership organizations | 5 |
Vechigen Facts
| Area | 29.3 km² |
| Population | 5,034 |
| Male Population | 2,463 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,571 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.8% |
| Median Age | 45.6 years (Male: 45.2, Female: 46) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $85,147 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Boll, Utzigen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.94616, 7.56065 |
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Vechigen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,907 | 4,748 | 4,803 | 5,029 | 5,034 | 5,022 | 4,981 |
| Population Density | 167.8 / km² | 162.3 / km² | 164.2 / km² | 171.9 / km² | 172.1 / km² | 171.7 / km² | 170.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVechigen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vechigen | +2.6% | +6% | +4.8% |
| Canton of Bern | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vechigen Median Age
Median Age: 45.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vechigen | 45.6 yrs | 46 yrs | 45.2 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)
Vechigen Population Density
Population Density: 172 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vechigen | 5,034 | 29.3 km² | 172 / 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
Vechigen 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vechigen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Vechigen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vechigen
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
Vechigen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $55,137 | $56,426 | $58,679 | $62,167 | $77,934 | $81,054 | $80,104 | $85,147 |
| Total GDP | $951.3M | $953M | $956.8M | $1B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
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
Vechigen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vechigen | 57,797 tn | 11.48 tn | 1,976 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
Vechigen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 57,797 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,976 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 58.4 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 71.2 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 71.3 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 71.3 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 70.6 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 70.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 70.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 70.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 70.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 71.6 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vechigen
Vechigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Until the administrative centralization of 1966 it was made up of four semi-autonomous communities; Vechigen, Sinneringen with Boll and De..
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