Gündlischwand: population and statistics
Gündlischwand has a population of 352 (2025) across 16.8 km², or 20.9 people per km². It ranks 1,928 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 352 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 785 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Gündlischwand ranks No. 295 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,055 kWh a year here.
Gündlischwand in numbers
Where is Gündlischwand?
Population of Gündlischwand over time
Gündlischwand had 341 residents in 2015 and 352 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 351 |
| 2021 | 350 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2023 | 346 |
| 2024 | 344 |
| 2025 | 352 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lauterbrunnen (2,356 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,220 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gündlischwand
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 | Gündlischwand | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Gündlischwand | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 237 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,876 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Gündlischwand | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 6 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,062 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 250.2 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,032 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,744 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Gündlischwand | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 19 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,941 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Gündlischwand | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 121 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,816 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 343.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Gündlischwand | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gündlischwand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gündlischwand?
Gündlischwand has 352 residents (2025), ranking 1,928 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gündlischwand?
Gündlischwand covers 16.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Gündlischwand growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gündlischwand went from 341 to 352, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Gündlischwand?
Gündlischwand is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.616, longitude 7.900.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gündlischwand?
In Gündlischwand, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 6 (2026), ranking 2,062 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Gündlischwand?
In Gündlischwand, “Establishments” stands at 25 (2024), ranking 1,971 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gündlischwand?
In Gündlischwand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,055 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gündlischwand?
The nearest to Gündlischwand are Lauterbrunnen (2.0 km), Gsteigwiler (4.1 km), Lütschental (4.2 km), Saxeten (5.4 km), Wilderswil (6.1 km).