Hofstetten bei Brienz: population and statistics
Hofstetten bei Brienz has a population of 551 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 63.3 people per km². It ranks 1,763 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 551 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 640 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Hofstetten bei Brienz ranks No. 256 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.3% in Hofstetten bei Brienz, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 16.7% in Hofstetten bei Brienz, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Hofstetten bei Brienz in numbers
Where is Hofstetten bei Brienz?
Population of Hofstetten bei Brienz over time
Hofstetten bei Brienz had 542 residents in 2015 and 551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 531 |
| 2021 | 528 |
| 2022 | 543 |
| 2023 | 542 |
| 2024 | 529 |
| 2025 | 551 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brienzwiler, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brienz (BE) (3,264 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Hofstetten bei Brienz
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 | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 92 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 427 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,607 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 460 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,646 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,116 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,236 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 167 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 659 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 40 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,689 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,025 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 218 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,584 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,495 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 146 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,633 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 534 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,717 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 390 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,299 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 707.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 201 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,307 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 219 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hofstetten bei Brienz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofstetten bei Brienz?
Hofstetten bei Brienz has 551 residents (2025), ranking 1,763 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hofstetten bei Brienz?
Hofstetten bei Brienz covers 8.7 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Hofstetten bei Brienz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hofstetten bei Brienz went from 542 to 551, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Hofstetten bei Brienz?
Hofstetten bei Brienz is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.753, longitude 8.076.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hofstetten bei Brienz?
In Hofstetten bei Brienz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.3% (2025), ranking 92 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Hofstetten bei Brienz?
In Hofstetten bei Brienz, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 1,717 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hofstetten bei Brienz?
In Hofstetten bei Brienz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hofstetten bei Brienz?
The nearest to Hofstetten bei Brienz are Brienzwiler (2.0 km), Schwanden bei Brienz (2.0 km), Brienz (BE) (3.3 km), Lungern (7.4 km), Meiringen (8.9 km).