Boltigen: population and statistics
Boltigen has a population of 1,258 (2025) across 77.0 km², or 16.3 people per km². It ranks 1,292 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,258 residents
- 77.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 815 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Boltigen ranks No. 174 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 3.9% in Boltigen, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 28,140 kWh/inh. in Boltigen, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Boltigen in numbers
Where is Boltigen?
Population of Boltigen over time
Boltigen had 1,288 residents in 2015 and 1,258 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,249 |
| 2021 | 1,241 |
| 2022 | 1,275 |
| 2023 | 1,267 |
| 2024 | 1,272 |
| 2025 | 1,258 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,784 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberwil im Simmental, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zweisimmen (3,083 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Boltigen
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 | Boltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 141 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 874 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,123 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 69 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,797 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,158 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,640 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,625 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 55.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 35 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 56 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 684.5 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,490 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 554 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 28,140 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 19 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 898 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 83 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,282 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 863 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 38.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,798 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 48.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 29 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 430 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,239 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 341.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 981 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,716 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,066 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Boltigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,666 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Boltigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boltigen?
Boltigen has 1,258 residents (2025), ranking 1,292 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Boltigen?
Boltigen covers 77.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Boltigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Boltigen went from 1,288 to 1,258, a change of −2.3%.
Where is Boltigen?
Boltigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Obersimmental-Saanen (district). Latitude 46.629, longitude 7.391.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Boltigen?
In Boltigen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 3.9% (2026), ranking 1,797 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Boltigen?
In Boltigen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 28,140 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 19 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boltigen?
In Boltigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boltigen?
The nearest to Boltigen are Oberwil im Simmental (4.0 km), Därstetten (8.8 km), Zweisimmen (9.0 km), Jaun (9.6 km), Erlenbach im Simmental (13 km).