Lütschental: population and statistics
Lütschental has a population of 242 (2025) across 12.4 km², or 19.5 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 242 residents
- 12.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 930 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Lütschental ranks No. 307 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 22° generates about 871 kWh a year here.
Lütschental in numbers
Where is Lütschental?
Population of Lütschental over time
Lütschental had 219 residents in 2015 and 242 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 214 |
| 2021 | 219 |
| 2022 | 222 |
| 2023 | 226 |
| 2024 | 239 |
| 2025 | 242 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,737 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gündlischwand, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lauterbrunnen (2,356 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Lütschental
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 | Lütschental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Lütschental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 198 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,936 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Lütschental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 44.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 2 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,087 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.7 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,058 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,529 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Lütschental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Lütschental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 129 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,793 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 533.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.5% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Lütschental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lütschental
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lütschental?
Lütschental has 242 residents (2025), ranking 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lütschental?
Lütschental covers 12.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Lütschental growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lütschental went from 219 to 242, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Lütschental?
Lütschental is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 7.950.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Lütschental?
In Lütschental, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 2 (2026), ranking 2,087 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Lütschental?
In Lütschental, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 13 (2026), ranking 2,004 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lütschental?
In Lütschental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 22° produces about 871 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lütschental?
The nearest to Lütschental are Gündlischwand (4.2 km), Lauterbrunnen (4.9 km), Gsteigwiler (5.1 km), Grindelwald (6.4 km), Bönigen (7.3 km).