Oberhofen am Thunersee: population and statistics
Oberhofen am Thunersee has a population of 2,553 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 912 people per km². It ranks 829 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,553 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 912 people/km²
- 569 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberhofen am Thunersee ranks No. 108 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Oberhofen am Thunersee, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 34.2% in Oberhofen am Thunersee, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Oberhofen am Thunersee in numbers
Where is Oberhofen am Thunersee?
Population of Oberhofen am Thunersee over time
Oberhofen am Thunersee had 2,420 residents in 2015 and 2,553 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,445 |
| 2021 | 2,452 |
| 2022 | 2,465 |
| 2023 | 2,492 |
| 2024 | 2,523 |
| 2025 | 2,553 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 392 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hilterfingen (4,130 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberhofen am Thunersee
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 | Oberhofen am Thunersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 17 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Thunersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,670 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 717 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 583 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,496 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,637 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Thunersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 507 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 676 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,179 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 727.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,442 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,219 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,071 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,531 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Thunersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 182 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 795 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 659 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.6% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 698 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Thunersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 725 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 987 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 284.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,229 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 130 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,582 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberhofen am Thunersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,136 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberhofen am Thunersee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberhofen am Thunersee?
Oberhofen am Thunersee has 2,553 residents (2025), ranking 829 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberhofen am Thunersee?
Oberhofen am Thunersee covers 2.8 km², with a density of 912 people per km².
Is the population of Oberhofen am Thunersee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberhofen am Thunersee went from 2,420 to 2,553, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Oberhofen am Thunersee?
Oberhofen am Thunersee is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.730, longitude 7.669.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberhofen am Thunersee?
In Oberhofen am Thunersee, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Oberhofen am Thunersee?
In Oberhofen am Thunersee, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 34.2% (2025), ranking 17 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberhofen am Thunersee?
In Oberhofen am Thunersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberhofen am Thunersee?
The nearest to Oberhofen am Thunersee are Hilterfingen (1.7 km), Heiligenschwendi (2.7 km), Sigriswil (3.9 km), Homberg (4.1 km), Thun (4.4 km).