Adelboden: population and statistics
Adelboden has a population of 3,438 (2025) across 87.6 km², or 39.2 people per km². It ranks 644 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,438 residents
- 87.6 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 1,355 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Adelboden ranks No. 73 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 28.9% in Adelboden, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 719.9 in Adelboden, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,207 kWh a year here.
Adelboden in numbers
Where is Adelboden?
Population of Adelboden over time
Adelboden had 3,437 residents in 2015 and 3,438 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,343 |
| 2021 | 3,340 |
| 2022 | 3,399 |
| 2023 | 3,410 |
| 2024 | 3,420 |
| 2025 | 3,438 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,270 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kandersteg, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frutigen (7,136 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,828 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Adelboden
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Adelboden | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 401 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Adelboden | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,504 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 227 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,637 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 28.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,785 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Adelboden | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 681 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,590 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 305 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 743 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 250 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,550 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 487 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 53.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 292 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,544 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 219 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Adelboden | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 384 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 281 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 545 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 409 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 748 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Adelboden | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,475 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 399 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 719.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 190 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 894 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 940 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Adelboden | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,456 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Adelboden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Adelboden?
Adelboden has 3,438 residents (2025), ranking 644 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Adelboden?
Adelboden covers 87.6 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Adelboden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Adelboden went from 3,437 to 3,438, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Adelboden?
Adelboden is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental (district). Latitude 46.493, longitude 7.559.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Adelboden?
In Adelboden, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 28.9% (2026), ranking 1,785 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Adelboden?
In Adelboden, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 719.9 (2024), ranking 190 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Adelboden?
In Adelboden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,207 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Adelboden?
The nearest to Adelboden are Kandersteg (8.9 km), Kandergrund (10 km), Lenk (11 km), Frutigen (12 km), St. Stephan (13 km).