Blumenstein: population and statistics
Blumenstein has a population of 1,289 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 83.1 people per km². It ranks 1,274 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,289 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 711 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Blumenstein ranks No. 168 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.9% in Blumenstein, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 38.7% in Blumenstein, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Blumenstein in numbers
Where is Blumenstein?
Population of Blumenstein over time
Blumenstein had 1,222 residents in 2015 and 1,289 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,236 |
| 2021 | 1,263 |
| 2022 | 1,267 |
| 2023 | 1,303 |
| 2024 | 1,308 |
| 2025 | 1,289 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,174 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Forst-Längenbühl, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wattenwil (3,219 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Blumenstein
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 | Blumenstein | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 223 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blumenstein | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 669 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 225 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,571 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,566 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blumenstein | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,176 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,472 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 136 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 102 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,065 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,819 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,360 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,969 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 795 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blumenstein | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,293 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 70 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,389 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,363 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,026 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blumenstein | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 363 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,333 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 281.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,241 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,380 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 427 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Blumenstein | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,763 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Blumenstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blumenstein?
Blumenstein has 1,289 residents (2025), ranking 1,274 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Blumenstein?
Blumenstein covers 15.5 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Blumenstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Blumenstein went from 1,222 to 1,289, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Blumenstein?
Blumenstein is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 7.516.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Blumenstein?
In Blumenstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.9% (2025), ranking 1,763 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Blumenstein?
In Blumenstein, “Wood heating systems” stands at 38.7% (2026), ranking 136 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Blumenstein?
In Blumenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Blumenstein?
The nearest to Blumenstein are Forst-Längenbühl (1.9 km), Pohlern (2.2 km), Uebeschi (2.5 km), Stocken-Höfen (3.8 km), Wattenwil (4.2 km).