Grosshöchstetten: population and statistics
Grosshöchstetten has a population of 4,191 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 1,233 people per km². It ranks 534 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,191 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 1,233 people/km²
- 725 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Grosshöchstetten ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.6% in Grosshöchstetten, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 10.1% in Grosshöchstetten, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,198 kWh a year here.
Grosshöchstetten in numbers
Where is Grosshöchstetten?
Population of Grosshöchstetten over time
Grosshöchstetten had 4,146 residents in 2015 and 4,191 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,143 |
| 2021 | 4,143 |
| 2022 | 4,130 |
| 2023 | 4,088 |
| 2024 | 4,071 |
| 2025 | 4,191 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mirchel, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münsingen (13,003 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,792 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grosshöchstetten
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 | Grosshöchstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 160 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grosshöchstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,093 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 574 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 806 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,272 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,472 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grosshöchstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 939 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 549 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 799 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 622 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 225 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 443 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,141 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 899 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 603 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,967 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,177 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grosshöchstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 251 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 618 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 213 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 696 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,488 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grosshöchstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,789 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 521 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 426.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 681 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 383 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,204 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grosshöchstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,521 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grosshöchstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grosshöchstetten?
Grosshöchstetten has 4,191 residents (2025), ranking 534 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grosshöchstetten?
Grosshöchstetten covers 3.4 km², with a density of 1,233 people per km².
Is the population of Grosshöchstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grosshöchstetten went from 4,146 to 4,191, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Grosshöchstetten?
Grosshöchstetten is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.900, longitude 7.633.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Grosshöchstetten?
In Grosshöchstetten, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.6% (2025), ranking 160 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Grosshöchstetten?
In Grosshöchstetten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 10.1% (2025), ranking 1,521 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grosshöchstetten?
In Grosshöchstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,198 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grosshöchstetten?
The nearest to Grosshöchstetten are Mirchel (1.1 km), Konolfingen (2.2 km), Niederhünigen (2.5 km), Zäziwil (2.5 km), Oberhünigen (2.9 km).