Diemtigen: population and statistics
Diemtigen has a population of 2,307 (2025) across 129.9 km², or 17.8 people per km². It ranks 896 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,307 residents
- 129.9 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 819 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Diemtigen ranks No. 118 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.9% in Diemtigen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 47.7% in Diemtigen, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Diemtigen in numbers
Where is Diemtigen?
Population of Diemtigen over time
Diemtigen had 2,162 residents in 2015 and 2,307 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,253 |
| 2021 | 2,253 |
| 2022 | 2,271 |
| 2023 | 2,279 |
| 2024 | 2,304 |
| 2025 | 2,307 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,199 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Erlenbach im Simmental, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spiez (13,332 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Diemtigen
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 | Diemtigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 464 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diemtigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,948 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 620 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 195 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,621 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,571 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Diemtigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,494 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,476 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 47.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 78 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 659 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 141 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 779 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,570 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 469 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 342 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,153 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 74 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diemtigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 317 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 474 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 216 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 690 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 250 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,296 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diemtigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,428 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 638 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 619.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 297 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,663 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 270 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Diemtigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,762 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Diemtigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diemtigen?
Diemtigen has 2,307 residents (2025), ranking 896 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Diemtigen?
Diemtigen covers 129.9 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Diemtigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Diemtigen went from 2,162 to 2,307, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Diemtigen?
Diemtigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental (district). Latitude 46.649, longitude 7.565.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Diemtigen?
In Diemtigen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.9% (2025), ranking 1,762 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Diemtigen?
In Diemtigen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 47.7% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diemtigen?
In Diemtigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diemtigen?
The nearest to Diemtigen are Erlenbach im Simmental (1.6 km), Wimmis (6.2 km), Därstetten (6.4 km), Reutigen (6.5 km), Pohlern (7.9 km).