Interlaken: population and statistics
Interlaken has a population of 6,123 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 1,392 people per km². It ranks 335 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,123 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 1,392 people/km²
- 569 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Interlaken ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 34.7% in Interlaken, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,210 in Interlaken, compared with an average of 629.6 in Bern and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Interlaken in numbers
Where is Interlaken?
Population of Interlaken over time
Interlaken had 5,692 residents in 2015 and 6,123 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,719 |
| 2021 | 5,821 |
| 2022 | 5,926 |
| 2023 | 6,000 |
| 2024 | 6,123 |
| 2025 | 6,123 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bern for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterseen, 1.2 km away.
All indicators for Interlaken
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 | Interlaken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 558 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Interlaken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,843 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 280 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 407 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,409 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 34.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,767 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Interlaken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 196 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,703 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 297 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 166 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 658 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 879.6 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 373 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,594 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,260 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Interlaken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 886 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 129 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 861 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 152 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 57 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 187 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,593 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Interlaken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,406 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 120 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,210 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 53 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 72 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,566 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Interlaken | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 38.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 93 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Interlaken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Interlaken?
Interlaken has 6,123 residents (2025), ranking 335 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Interlaken?
Interlaken covers 4.4 km², with a density of 1,392 people per km².
Is the population of Interlaken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Interlaken went from 5,692 to 6,123, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Interlaken?
Interlaken is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.687, longitude 7.865.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Interlaken?
In Interlaken, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 34.7% (2026), ranking 1,767 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Interlaken?
In Interlaken, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,210 (2024), ranking 53 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Interlaken?
In Interlaken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Interlaken?
The nearest to Interlaken are Unterseen (1.2 km), Matten bei Interlaken (1.7 km), Bönigen (2.3 km), Wilderswil (2.3 km), Ringgenberg (BE) (2.9 km).