Iseltwald: population and statistics
Iseltwald has a population of 399 (2025) across 21.9 km², or 18.2 people per km². It ranks 1,896 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 399 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 588 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Iseltwald ranks No. 288 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,014 kWh a year here.
Iseltwald in numbers
Where is Iseltwald?
Population of Iseltwald over time
Iseltwald had 428 residents in 2015 and 399 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 415 |
| 2021 | 417 |
| 2022 | 413 |
| 2023 | 401 |
| 2024 | 401 |
| 2025 | 399 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberried am Brienzersee, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ringgenberg (BE) (2,647 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Iseltwald
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 | Iseltwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Iseltwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 472 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Iseltwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.3% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 45.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 14 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,994 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 627.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,912 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,607 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Iseltwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Iseltwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 92 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,899 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Iseltwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Iseltwald
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iseltwald?
Iseltwald has 399 residents (2025), ranking 1,896 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Iseltwald?
Iseltwald covers 21.9 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Iseltwald growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Iseltwald went from 428 to 399, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Iseltwald?
Iseltwald is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.710, longitude 7.964.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Iseltwald?
In Iseltwald, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 14 (2026), ranking 1,994 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Iseltwald?
In Iseltwald, “Establishments” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Iseltwald?
In Iseltwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,014 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Iseltwald?
The nearest to Iseltwald are Oberried am Brienzersee (2.9 km), Niederried bei Interlaken (3.7 km), Ringgenberg (BE) (5.3 km), Bönigen (5.9 km), Brienz (BE) (6.9 km).