Forst-Längenbühl: population and statistics
Forst-Längenbühl has a population of 769 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 171 people per km². It ranks 1,601 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 769 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 171 people/km²
- 659 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Forst-Längenbühl ranks No. 225 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.8% in Forst-Längenbühl, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 46.5% in Forst-Längenbühl, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Forst-Längenbühl in numbers
Where is Forst-Längenbühl?
Population of Forst-Längenbühl over time
Forst-Längenbühl had 776 residents in 2015 and 769 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 769 |
| 2021 | 781 |
| 2022 | 766 |
| 2023 | 770 |
| 2024 | 779 |
| 2025 | 769 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 630 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Blumenstein (1,289 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Forst-Längenbühl
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 | Forst-Längenbühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 935 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Forst-Längenbühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 407 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,630 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 210 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,284 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 46.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,693 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Forst-Längenbühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,448 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 934 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 949 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 52 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,543 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,461 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 567 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,611 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,899 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 529 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Forst-Längenbühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,633 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 33 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,767 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,707 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 327 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,526 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Forst-Längenbühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 188 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,646 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,385 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,410 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,378 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Forst-Längenbühl | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,809 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Forst-Längenbühl
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forst-Längenbühl?
Forst-Längenbühl has 769 residents (2025), ranking 1,601 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Forst-Längenbühl?
Forst-Längenbühl covers 4.5 km², with a density of 171 people per km².
Is the population of Forst-Längenbühl growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Forst-Längenbühl went from 776 to 769, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Forst-Längenbühl?
Forst-Längenbühl is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 7.516.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Forst-Längenbühl?
In Forst-Längenbühl, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.8% (2025), ranking 1,809 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Forst-Längenbühl?
In Forst-Längenbühl, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 46.5% (2026), ranking 1,693 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Forst-Längenbühl?
In Forst-Längenbühl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Forst-Längenbühl?
The nearest to Forst-Längenbühl are Blumenstein (1.9 km), Wattenwil (2.3 km), Uebeschi (3.2 km), Gurzelen (3.6 km), Thierachern (3.8 km).