Eriz: population and statistics
Eriz has a population of 494 (2025) across 21.8 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 494 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 1,026 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Eriz ranks No. 272 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Eriz in numbers
Where is Eriz?
Population of Eriz over time
Eriz had 487 residents in 2015 and 494 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 485 |
| 2021 | 487 |
| 2022 | 478 |
| 2023 | 475 |
| 2024 | 480 |
| 2025 | 494 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,050 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Horrenbach-Buchen, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schangnau (919 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eriz
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 | Eriz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Eriz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 335 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Eriz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 56.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,177 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,728 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,223 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Eriz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Eriz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 160 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,722 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 323.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Eriz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eriz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eriz?
Eriz has 494 residents (2025), ranking 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eriz?
Eriz covers 21.8 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Eriz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eriz went from 487 to 494, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Eriz?
Eriz is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.788, longitude 7.812.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Eriz?
In Eriz, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 26 (2026), ranking 1,866 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Eriz?
In Eriz, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 1,872 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eriz?
In Eriz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eriz?
The nearest to Eriz are Horrenbach-Buchen (5.3 km), Schangnau (6.0 km), Wachseldorn (6.7 km), Habkern (7.0 km), Oberlangenegg (7.3 km).