Oberried am Brienzersee: population and statistics
Oberried am Brienzersee has a population of 489 (2025) across 20.2 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 1,823 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 489 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 618 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberried am Brienzersee ranks No. 273 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Oberried am Brienzersee in numbers
Where is Oberried am Brienzersee?
Population of Oberried am Brienzersee over time
Oberried am Brienzersee had 447 residents in 2015 and 489 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 461 |
| 2021 | 474 |
| 2022 | 474 |
| 2023 | 469 |
| 2024 | 481 |
| 2025 | 489 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Iseltwald, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ringgenberg (BE) (2,647 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberried am Brienzersee
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 | Oberried am Brienzersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberried am Brienzersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 463 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,565 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.6% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberried am Brienzersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,011 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,749 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,560 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberried am Brienzersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 42 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,779 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberried am Brienzersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 173 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,686 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 353.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oberried am Brienzersee | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberried am Brienzersee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberried am Brienzersee?
Oberried am Brienzersee has 489 residents (2025), ranking 1,823 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberried am Brienzersee?
Oberried am Brienzersee covers 20.2 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Oberried am Brienzersee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberried am Brienzersee went from 447 to 489, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Oberried am Brienzersee?
Oberried am Brienzersee is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.735, longitude 7.955.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Oberried am Brienzersee?
In Oberried am Brienzersee, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 28 (2026), ranking 1,833 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Oberried am Brienzersee?
In Oberried am Brienzersee, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 34 (2026), ranking 1,759 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberried am Brienzersee?
In Oberried am Brienzersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberried am Brienzersee?
The nearest to Oberried am Brienzersee are Iseltwald (2.9 km), Niederried bei Interlaken (3.6 km), Habkern (5.4 km), Ringgenberg (BE) (5.8 km), Brienz (BE) (6.2 km).