Erlenbach im Simmental: population and statistics
Erlenbach im Simmental has a population of 1,709 (2025) across 36.7 km², or 46.5 people per km². It ranks 1,071 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,709 residents
- 36.7 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 701 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Erlenbach im Simmental ranks No. 140 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 19,977 kWh/inh. in Erlenbach im Simmental, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 9.4% in Erlenbach im Simmental, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Erlenbach im Simmental in numbers
Where is Erlenbach im Simmental?
Population of Erlenbach im Simmental over time
Erlenbach im Simmental had 1,704 residents in 2015 and 1,709 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,724 |
| 2021 | 1,713 |
| 2022 | 1,744 |
| 2023 | 1,743 |
| 2024 | 1,731 |
| 2025 | 1,709 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Diemtigen, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wimmis (2,732 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Erlenbach im Simmental
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 | Erlenbach im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 235 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Erlenbach im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,085 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 983 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 159 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,697 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,390 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Erlenbach im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 105 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 276 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 121 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 916 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,975 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 233 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 587 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,977 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 89 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Erlenbach im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 957 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 107 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,112 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 994 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,544 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Erlenbach im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 704 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,004 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 411.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 727 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 940 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,092 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Erlenbach im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,686 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Erlenbach im Simmental
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erlenbach im Simmental?
Erlenbach im Simmental has 1,709 residents (2025), ranking 1,071 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Erlenbach im Simmental?
Erlenbach im Simmental covers 36.7 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Erlenbach im Simmental growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Erlenbach im Simmental went from 1,704 to 1,709, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Erlenbach im Simmental?
Erlenbach im Simmental is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental (district). Latitude 46.661, longitude 7.553.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Erlenbach im Simmental?
In Erlenbach im Simmental, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 19,977 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 89 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Erlenbach im Simmental?
In Erlenbach im Simmental, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 9.4% (2026), ranking 1,697 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Erlenbach im Simmental?
In Erlenbach im Simmental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Erlenbach im Simmental?
The nearest to Erlenbach im Simmental are Diemtigen (1.6 km), Därstetten (5.1 km), Reutigen (6.3 km), Pohlern (6.4 km), Wimmis (6.7 km).