Brienzwiler: population and statistics
Brienzwiler has a population of 499 (2025) across 17.6 km², or 28.3 people per km². It ranks 1,812 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 499 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 681 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Brienzwiler ranks No. 269 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Brienzwiler in numbers
Where is Brienzwiler?
Population of Brienzwiler over time
Brienzwiler had 477 residents in 2015 and 499 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 481 |
| 2021 | 492 |
| 2022 | 486 |
| 2023 | 509 |
| 2024 | 514 |
| 2025 | 499 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hofstetten bei Brienz, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brienz (BE) (3,264 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brienzwiler
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 | Brienzwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Brienzwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 467 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,559 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Brienzwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 49.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 902.8 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,681 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,533 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Brienzwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Brienzwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 114 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,840 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 228.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Brienzwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brienzwiler
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brienzwiler?
Brienzwiler has 499 residents (2025), ranking 1,812 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brienzwiler?
Brienzwiler covers 17.6 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Brienzwiler growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brienzwiler went from 477 to 499, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Brienzwiler?
Brienzwiler is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.751, longitude 8.102.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Brienzwiler?
In Brienzwiler, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 29 (2026), ranking 1,840 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs: what is the figure for Brienzwiler?
In Brienzwiler, “Jobs” stands at 114 (2024), ranking 1,840 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brienzwiler?
In Brienzwiler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brienzwiler?
The nearest to Brienzwiler are Hofstetten bei Brienz (2.0 km), Schwanden bei Brienz (4.0 km), Brienz (BE) (5.3 km), Lungern (5.9 km), Meiringen (7.0 km).