Attiswil: population and statistics
Attiswil has a population of 1,529 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 199 people per km². It ranks 1,158 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,529 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 199 people/km²
- 467 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Attiswil ranks No. 150 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.7% in Attiswil, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 10.8% in Attiswil, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,191 kWh a year here.
Attiswil in numbers
Where is Attiswil?
Population of Attiswil over time
Attiswil had 1,407 residents in 2015 and 1,529 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,532 |
| 2021 | 1,524 |
| 2022 | 1,549 |
| 2023 | 1,549 |
| 2024 | 1,546 |
| 2025 | 1,529 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,078 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Flumenthal, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiedlisbach (2,657 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Attiswil
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 | Attiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 284 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Attiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 833 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,157 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 552 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 744 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Attiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 458 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 633 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 959 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 77 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,285 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,129 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 908 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,121 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,426 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 593 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Attiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 97 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,185 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 962 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 560 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Attiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 472 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,193 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 308.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,126 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 452 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,520 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Attiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,550 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Attiswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Attiswil?
Attiswil has 1,529 residents (2025), ranking 1,158 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Attiswil?
Attiswil covers 7.7 km², with a density of 199 people per km².
Is the population of Attiswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Attiswil went from 1,407 to 1,529, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Attiswil?
Attiswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.247, longitude 7.614.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Attiswil?
In Attiswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.7% (2025), ranking 1,550 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Attiswil?
In Attiswil, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 10.8% (2024), ranking 1,520 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Attiswil?
In Attiswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,191 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Attiswil?
The nearest to Attiswil are Flumenthal (1.6 km), Kammersrohr (1.7 km), Hubersdorf (1.8 km), Farnern (2.4 km), Wiedlisbach (2.6 km).