Aeschi bei Spiez: population and statistics
Aeschi bei Spiez has a population of 2,353 (2025) across 30.9 km², or 76.1 people per km². It ranks 883 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,353 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 733 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Aeschi bei Spiez ranks No. 116 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 38.0% in Aeschi bei Spiez, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.2% in Aeschi bei Spiez, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Aeschi bei Spiez in numbers
Where is Aeschi bei Spiez?
Population of Aeschi bei Spiez over time
Aeschi bei Spiez had 2,217 residents in 2015 and 2,353 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,256 |
| 2021 | 2,263 |
| 2022 | 2,283 |
| 2023 | 2,356 |
| 2024 | 2,325 |
| 2025 | 2,353 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,328 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spiez (13,332 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aeschi bei Spiez
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 | Aeschi bei Spiez | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 290 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aeschi bei Spiez | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,499 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 781 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 493 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,196 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 38.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,753 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aeschi bei Spiez | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,013 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 272 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 157 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 695 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,369 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 673 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,813 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 435 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aeschi bei Spiez | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 215 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 718 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 134 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 983 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,267 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 514 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,157 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aeschi bei Spiez | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,028 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 804 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 436.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 647 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 682 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,289 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aeschi bei Spiez | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,636 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aeschi bei Spiez
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aeschi bei Spiez?
Aeschi bei Spiez has 2,353 residents (2025), ranking 883 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aeschi bei Spiez?
Aeschi bei Spiez covers 30.9 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Aeschi bei Spiez growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aeschi bei Spiez went from 2,217 to 2,353, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Aeschi bei Spiez?
Aeschi bei Spiez is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 7.683.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Aeschi bei Spiez?
In Aeschi bei Spiez, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 38.0% (2026), ranking 1,753 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Aeschi bei Spiez?
In Aeschi bei Spiez, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.2% (2025), ranking 1,636 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aeschi bei Spiez?
In Aeschi bei Spiez, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aeschi bei Spiez?
The nearest to Aeschi bei Spiez are Spiez (3.9 km), Krattigen (4.4 km), Wimmis (4.5 km), Leissigen (6.4 km), Reutigen (6.9 km).