Lotzwil: population and statistics
Lotzwil has a population of 2,841 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 472 people per km². It ranks 759 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,841 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 472 people/km²
- 501 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Lotzwil ranks No. 93 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.4 in Lotzwil, compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 48.7% in Lotzwil, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Lotzwil in numbers
Where is Lotzwil?
Population of Lotzwil over time
Lotzwil had 2,514 residents in 2015 and 2,841 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,663 |
| 2021 | 2,702 |
| 2022 | 2,672 |
| 2023 | 2,705 |
| 2024 | 2,779 |
| 2025 | 2,841 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rütschelen, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenthal (16,233 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lotzwil
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 | Lotzwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 815 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lotzwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,422 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 811 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 542 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,128 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 816 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lotzwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 194 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,213 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,253 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 474 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 146 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 749 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,421 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 617 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 838 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,793 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,014 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lotzwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 126 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,019 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,679 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 237 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lotzwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 954 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 849 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 335.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,005 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,440 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 138 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lotzwil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 977 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lotzwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lotzwil?
Lotzwil has 2,841 residents (2025), ranking 759 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lotzwil?
Lotzwil covers 6.0 km², with a density of 472 people per km².
Is the population of Lotzwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lotzwil went from 2,514 to 2,841, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Lotzwil?
Lotzwil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.191, longitude 7.793.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lotzwil?
In Lotzwil, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.4 (2026), ranking 1,679 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Lotzwil?
In Lotzwil, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 48.7% (2024), ranking 138 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lotzwil?
In Lotzwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lotzwil?
The nearest to Lotzwil are Rütschelen (2.4 km), Langenthal (2.7 km), Bleienbach (2.8 km), Madiswil (2.8 km), Thunstetten (3.1 km).