Lenk: population and statistics
Lenk has a population of 2,352 (2025) across 123.1 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 885 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,352 residents
- 123.1 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 1,339 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Lenk ranks No. 117 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 26,152 kWh/inh. in Lenk, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 37.3% in Lenk, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
Lenk in numbers
Where is Lenk?
Population of Lenk over time
Lenk had 2,388 residents in 2015 and 2,352 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,314 |
| 2021 | 2,252 |
| 2022 | 2,276 |
| 2023 | 2,301 |
| 2024 | 2,322 |
| 2025 | 2,352 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,241 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Stephan, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saanen (6,967 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Lenk
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 | Lenk | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 116 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lenk | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,998 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 263 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 612 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,545 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 37.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,755 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lenk | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,248 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 290 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,159 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 175 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 624 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,539 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 500 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 61.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 227 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,152 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 27 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lenk | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 316 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 476 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 197 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 743 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 377 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 723 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lenk | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,789 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 521 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 760.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 157 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 828 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,075 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lenk | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.5% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,156 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lenk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lenk?
Lenk has 2,352 residents (2025), ranking 885 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lenk?
Lenk covers 123.1 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Lenk growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lenk went from 2,388 to 2,352, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Lenk?
Lenk is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Obersimmental-Saanen (district). Latitude 46.450, longitude 7.433.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lenk?
In Lenk, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 26,152 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 27 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Lenk?
In Lenk, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 37.3% (2026), ranking 1,755 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lenk?
In Lenk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lenk?
The nearest to Lenk are St. Stephan (6.8 km), Lauenen (9.7 km), Adelboden (11 km), Zweisimmen (12 km), Saanen (13 km).