Därligen: population and statistics
Därligen has a population of 423 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 1,879 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 423 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 873 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Därligen ranks No. 285 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 912 kWh a year here.
Därligen in numbers
Where is Därligen?
Population of Därligen over time
Därligen had 407 residents in 2015 and 423 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 415 |
| 2021 | 410 |
| 2022 | 413 |
| 2023 | 416 |
| 2024 | 416 |
| 2025 | 423 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 971 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saxeten, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leissigen (1,205 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Därligen
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 | Därligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Därligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 319 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,743 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Därligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 813.1 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,061 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,454 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Därligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 26 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,961 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 26 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 34.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Därligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 71 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,970 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Därligen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Därligen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Därligen?
Därligen has 423 residents (2025), ranking 1,879 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Därligen?
Därligen covers 6.9 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Därligen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Därligen went from 407 to 423, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Därligen?
Därligen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.653, longitude 7.813.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Därligen?
In Därligen, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,061 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Därligen?
In Därligen, “Establishments” stands at 26 (2024), ranking 1,961 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Därligen?
In Därligen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 912 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Därligen?
The nearest to Därligen are Saxeten (2.7 km), Leissigen (3.6 km), Wilderswil (4.4 km), Unterseen (4.7 km), Matten bei Interlaken (5.2 km).