Gsteigwiler: population and statistics
Gsteigwiler has a population of 437 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 1,868 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 437 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 1,125 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Gsteigwiler ranks No. 283 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Gsteigwiler in numbers
Where is Gsteigwiler?
Population of Gsteigwiler over time
Gsteigwiler had 399 residents in 2015 and 437 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 402 |
| 2021 | 424 |
| 2022 | 426 |
| 2023 | 434 |
| 2024 | 436 |
| 2025 | 437 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilderswil (2,760 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gsteigwiler
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 | Gsteigwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Gsteigwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 289 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,787 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Gsteigwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 7.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 695.1 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,993 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,176 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Gsteigwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Gsteigwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 160 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,722 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 366.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Gsteigwiler | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gsteigwiler
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gsteigwiler?
Gsteigwiler has 437 residents (2025), ranking 1,868 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gsteigwiler?
Gsteigwiler covers 7.0 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Gsteigwiler growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gsteigwiler went from 399 to 437, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Gsteigwiler?
Gsteigwiler is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.652, longitude 7.889.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gsteigwiler?
In Gsteigwiler, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 16 (2026), ranking 1,968 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Gsteigwiler?
In Gsteigwiler, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 27 (2026), ranking 1,846 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gsteigwiler?
In Gsteigwiler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gsteigwiler?
The nearest to Gsteigwiler are Wilderswil (2.3 km), Matten bei Interlaken (2.6 km), Bönigen (3.8 km), Gündlischwand (4.1 km), Interlaken (4.3 km).