Alchenstorf: population and statistics
Alchenstorf has a population of 630 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 95.9 people per km². It ranks 1,700 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 630 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 502 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Alchenstorf ranks No. 242 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.3% in Alchenstorf, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.1 in Alchenstorf, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,182 kWh a year here.
Alchenstorf in numbers
Where is Alchenstorf?
Population of Alchenstorf over time
Alchenstorf had 602 residents in 2015 and 630 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 584 |
| 2021 | 597 |
| 2022 | 606 |
| 2023 | 638 |
| 2024 | 634 |
| 2025 | 630 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 920 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rumendingen, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wynigen (2,101 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Alchenstorf
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 | Alchenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 185 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alchenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 299 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,776 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 142 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,638 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,181 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alchenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,524 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 966 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 207 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 125 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,775 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 335 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,588 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,127 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 245 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alchenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 24 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,884 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,772 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alchenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 127 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,801 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 201.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,558 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 29.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,755 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,615 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Alchenstorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,778 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alchenstorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alchenstorf?
Alchenstorf has 630 residents (2025), ranking 1,700 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Alchenstorf?
Alchenstorf covers 6.6 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Alchenstorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Alchenstorf went from 602 to 630, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Alchenstorf?
Alchenstorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.124, longitude 7.644.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Alchenstorf?
In Alchenstorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.3% (2025), ranking 1,778 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alchenstorf?
In Alchenstorf, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.1 (2026), ranking 1,772 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alchenstorf?
In Alchenstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,182 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alchenstorf?
The nearest to Alchenstorf are Rumendingen (2.1 km), Hellsau (2.2 km), Höchstetten (2.4 km), Wynigen (2.7 km), Koppigen (3.2 km).