Gondiswil: population and statistics
Gondiswil has a population of 736 (2025) across 9.4 km², or 78.3 people per km². It ranks 1,629 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 736 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 676 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Gondiswil ranks No. 226 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.3% in Gondiswil, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 62.4% in Gondiswil, compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Gondiswil in numbers
Where is Gondiswil?
Population of Gondiswil over time
Gondiswil had 737 residents in 2015 and 736 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 711 |
| 2021 | 739 |
| 2022 | 738 |
| 2023 | 718 |
| 2024 | 731 |
| 2025 | 736 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,317 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fischbach, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Huttwil (5,206 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Gondiswil
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 | Gondiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 329 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gondiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 388 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,652 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 27 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,725 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,430 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gondiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,592 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 36 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,955 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 239 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,291 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,995 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 109 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gondiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,426 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,729 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,692 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 58 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gondiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 228 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,561 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,119 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 23.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,784 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 711 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gondiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,792 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gondiswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gondiswil?
Gondiswil has 736 residents (2025), ranking 1,629 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gondiswil?
Gondiswil covers 9.4 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Gondiswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gondiswil went from 737 to 736, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Gondiswil?
Gondiswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.146, longitude 7.874.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gondiswil?
In Gondiswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.3% (2025), ranking 1,792 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Gondiswil?
In Gondiswil, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 62.4% (2026), ranking 27 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gondiswil?
In Gondiswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gondiswil?
The nearest to Gondiswil are Fischbach (2.8 km), Grossdietwil (3.0 km), Reisiswil (3.1 km), Auswil (3.2 km), Ufhusen (3.7 km).