Buchholterberg: population and statistics
Buchholterberg has a population of 1,584 (2025) across 15.3 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 1,135 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,584 residents
- 15.3 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 856 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Buchholterberg ranks No. 146 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.0% in Buchholterberg, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 47.3% in Buchholterberg, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Buchholterberg in numbers
Where is Buchholterberg?
Population of Buchholterberg over time
Buchholterberg had 1,546 residents in 2015 and 1,584 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,519 |
| 2021 | 1,511 |
| 2022 | 1,536 |
| 2023 | 1,538 |
| 2024 | 1,552 |
| 2025 | 1,584 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,147 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fahrni, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steffisburg (16,599 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Buchholterberg
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 | Buchholterberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 597 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchholterberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 774 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,210 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 132 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,624 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,533 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buchholterberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,586 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 927 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 47.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 81 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 85 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 951.3 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,169 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 913 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,463 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 289 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchholterberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 950 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,707 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,520 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchholterberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 494 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,171 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,108 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,344 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,309 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buchholterberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,795 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchholterberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchholterberg?
Buchholterberg has 1,584 residents (2025), ranking 1,135 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buchholterberg?
Buchholterberg covers 15.3 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Buchholterberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buchholterberg went from 1,546 to 1,584, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Buchholterberg?
Buchholterberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.816, longitude 7.683.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Buchholterberg?
In Buchholterberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.0% (2025), ranking 1,795 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Buchholterberg?
In Buchholterberg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 47.3% (2026), ranking 81 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchholterberg?
In Buchholterberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchholterberg?
The nearest to Buchholterberg are Fahrni (2.3 km), Linden (3.7 km), Wachseldorn (4.1 km), Oberlangenegg (4.5 km), Unterlangenegg (4.5 km).