Heiligenschwendi: population and statistics
Heiligenschwendi has a population of 732 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 1,633 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 732 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 1,149 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Heiligenschwendi ranks No. 227 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 1.8% in Heiligenschwendi, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 48.6% in Heiligenschwendi, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Heiligenschwendi in numbers
Where is Heiligenschwendi?
Population of Heiligenschwendi over time
Heiligenschwendi had 709 residents in 2015 and 732 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 725 |
| 2021 | 735 |
| 2022 | 756 |
| 2023 | 731 |
| 2024 | 721 |
| 2025 | 732 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 777 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Homberg, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hilterfingen (4,130 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Heiligenschwendi
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 | Heiligenschwendi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 212 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heiligenschwendi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 447 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,584 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 332 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,590 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,666 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Heiligenschwendi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.2% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,486 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,116 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 216 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 288 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 800.8 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,366 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,702 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,792 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 683 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heiligenschwendi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,626 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 39 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,701 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,403 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heiligenschwendi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 559 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,107 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 763.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 156 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 73 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 1.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,771 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Heiligenschwendi | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,363 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Heiligenschwendi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heiligenschwendi?
Heiligenschwendi has 732 residents (2025), ranking 1,633 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Heiligenschwendi?
Heiligenschwendi covers 5.5 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Heiligenschwendi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Heiligenschwendi went from 709 to 732, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Heiligenschwendi?
Heiligenschwendi is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.752, longitude 7.682.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Heiligenschwendi?
In Heiligenschwendi, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 1.8% (2024), ranking 1,771 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Heiligenschwendi?
In Heiligenschwendi, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 48.6% (2026), ranking 1,666 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heiligenschwendi?
In Heiligenschwendi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heiligenschwendi?
The nearest to Heiligenschwendi are Homberg (2.0 km), Hilterfingen (2.1 km), Oberhofen am Thunersee (2.7 km), Teuffenthal (BE) (2.8 km), Thun (4.1 km).