Brienz (BE): population and statistics
Brienz (BE) has a population of 3,264 (2025) across 48.0 km², or 68.0 people per km². It ranks 678 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,264 residents
- 48.0 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 563 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Brienz (BE) ranks No. 83 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.7% in Brienz (BE), compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 35.4% in Brienz (BE), compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Brienz (BE) in numbers
Where is Brienz (BE)?
Population of Brienz (BE) over time
Brienz (BE) had 3,101 residents in 2015 and 3,264 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,158 |
| 2021 | 3,185 |
| 2022 | 3,225 |
| 2023 | 3,278 |
| 2024 | 3,256 |
| 2025 | 3,264 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,723 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schwanden bei Brienz, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Interlaken (6,123 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brienz (BE)
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 | Brienz (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 157 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brienz (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,825 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 404 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 519 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,553 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,610 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brienz (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,012 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,516 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 174 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 931 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 194 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 540 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,294 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 716 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 42.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 430 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,966 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 416 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brienz (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 307 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 494 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 280 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 546 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 346 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 484 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,351 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brienz (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,711 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 545 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 524.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 445 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 742 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 863 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brienz (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,124 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brienz (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brienz (BE)?
Brienz (BE) has 3,264 residents (2025), ranking 678 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brienz (BE)?
Brienz (BE) covers 48.0 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Brienz (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brienz (BE) went from 3,101 to 3,264, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Brienz (BE)?
Brienz (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 8.033.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Brienz (BE)?
In Brienz (BE), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.7% (2025), ranking 157 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Brienz (BE)?
In Brienz (BE), “Wood heating systems” stands at 35.4% (2026), ranking 174 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brienz (BE)?
In Brienz (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brienz (BE)?
The nearest to Brienz (BE) are Schwanden bei Brienz (1.3 km), Hofstetten bei Brienz (3.3 km), Brienzwiler (5.3 km), Oberried am Brienzersee (6.2 km), Iseltwald (6.9 km).