Eriswil: population and statistics
Eriswil has a population of 1,346 (2025) across 11.3 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 1,253 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,346 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 731 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Eriswil ranks No. 163 by population.
Wood heating systems: 54.1% in Eriswil, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.0% in Eriswil, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Eriswil in numbers
Where is Eriswil?
Population of Eriswil over time
Eriswil had 1,362 residents in 2015 and 1,346 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,358 |
| 2021 | 1,369 |
| 2022 | 1,356 |
| 2023 | 1,333 |
| 2024 | 1,337 |
| 2025 | 1,346 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,583 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wyssachen, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Huttwil (5,206 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eriswil
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 | Eriswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 296 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eriswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 733 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,245 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 56.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 59 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,732 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,282 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eriswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,540 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,459 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 54.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 41 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,115 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,637 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 407 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,108 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,284 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 379 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eriswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,036 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 62 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,468 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,638 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,278 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 626 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eriswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 398 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,287 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 295.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,181 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,547 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 981 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eriswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,760 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eriswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eriswil?
Eriswil has 1,346 residents (2025), ranking 1,253 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eriswil?
Eriswil covers 11.3 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Eriswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eriswil went from 1,362 to 1,346, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Eriswil?
Eriswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.083, longitude 7.850.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Eriswil?
In Eriswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 54.1% (2026), ranking 41 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Eriswil?
In Eriswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.0% (2025), ranking 1,760 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eriswil?
In Eriswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eriswil?
The nearest to Eriswil are Wyssachen (2.4 km), Huttwil (3.7 km), Dürrenroth (4.5 km), Ufhusen (5.1 km), Rohrbachgraben (5.7 km).