Mattstetten: population and statistics
Mattstetten has a population of 592 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 1,731 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 592 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 518 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Mattstetten ranks No. 250 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.9% in Mattstetten, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Mattstetten, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,208 kWh a year here.
Mattstetten in numbers
Where is Mattstetten?
Population of Mattstetten over time
Mattstetten had 561 residents in 2015 and 592 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 580 |
| 2021 | 582 |
| 2022 | 589 |
| 2023 | 586 |
| 2024 | 599 |
| 2025 | 592 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 531 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Urtenen-Schönbühl (6,632 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,832 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mattstetten
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 | Mattstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 75 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mattstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 284 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,792 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 426 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,513 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 552 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mattstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 496 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 977 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 949 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 524 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,754 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 348 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,795 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,081 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 644 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mattstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 932 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,500 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 186 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mattstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 201 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,613 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 339.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 995 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 557 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,376 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mattstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,784 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mattstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mattstetten?
Mattstetten has 592 residents (2025), ranking 1,731 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mattstetten?
Mattstetten covers 3.8 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Mattstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mattstetten went from 561 to 592, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Mattstetten?
Mattstetten is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.029, longitude 7.514.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Mattstetten?
In Mattstetten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.9% (2025), ranking 1,784 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mattstetten?
In Mattstetten, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2025), ranking 75 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mattstetten?
In Mattstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,208 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mattstetten?
The nearest to Mattstetten are Urtenen-Schönbühl (1.1 km), Bäriswil (2.1 km), Jegenstorf (2.3 km), Hindelbank (2.6 km), Moosseedorf (2.7 km).