3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz (Hofstetten bei Brienz): key figures
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz (postcode area in Hofstetten bei Brienz) has 541 residents in 2025 across 8.8 km², or 61.7 people per km². Population: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 541 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 62 people/km²
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz ranks No. 1,967 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz over time
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz had 533 residents in 2015 and 541 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 533 |
| 2020 | 518 |
| 2023 | 530 |
| 2025 | 541 |
All indicators for 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz
Next to the value for 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz: all postcode areas of Hofstetten bei Brienz, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 427 | – | – | ranked 2,086 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 229 | – | – | ranked 2,181 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.7% | 33.7% | 23.2% | ranked 1,225 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.9% | 12.9% | 23.6% | ranked 2,347 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 63.5% | ranked 2,802 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.8% | 47.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1,680 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.0% | 10.0% | 16.2% | ranked 1,957 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.9% | 35.9% | 13.5% | ranked 614 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | ranked 933 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz | Hofstetten bei Brienz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 10.7% | 29.8% | ranked 1,781 of 2,040 |
Where is 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz (Hofstetten bei Brienz)?
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz has 541 residents in 2025. It covers 8.8 km², or 62 people per km².
Where is 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz?
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz (postcode area) is part of Hofstetten bei Brienz, in Bern.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz?
Share of foreign nationals: 10.7% (2025), ranked 1,781 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz?
Dwellings: 427 (2026), ranked 2,086 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.