Oberwil im Simmental: population and statistics
Oberwil im Simmental has a population of 839 (2025) across 46.1 km², or 18.2 people per km². It ranks 1,563 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 839 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 926 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Oberwil im Simmental ranks No. 219 by population.
Wood heating systems: 63.5% in Oberwil im Simmental, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.8% in Oberwil im Simmental, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Oberwil im Simmental in numbers
Where is Oberwil im Simmental?
Population of Oberwil im Simmental over time
Oberwil im Simmental had 820 residents in 2015 and 839 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 804 |
| 2021 | 810 |
| 2022 | 818 |
| 2023 | 838 |
| 2024 | 845 |
| 2025 | 839 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,455 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Boltigen, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Erlenbach im Simmental (1,709 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Oberwil im Simmental
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 | Oberwil im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 115 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberwil im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 503 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,504 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 61.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 30 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,719 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,356 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberwil im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,707 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,593 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 63.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 18 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,167 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 37 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 942.5 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,187 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 829 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 30,203 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 12 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberwil im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 99 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,267 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,510 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberwil im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 318 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,399 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 379.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 843 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 24.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,776 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 733 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberwil im Simmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,766 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberwil im Simmental
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberwil im Simmental?
Oberwil im Simmental has 839 residents (2025), ranking 1,563 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberwil im Simmental?
Oberwil im Simmental covers 46.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Oberwil im Simmental growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberwil im Simmental went from 820 to 839, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Oberwil im Simmental?
Oberwil im Simmental is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 7.433.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Oberwil im Simmental?
In Oberwil im Simmental, “Wood heating systems” stands at 63.5% (2026), ranking 18 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberwil im Simmental?
In Oberwil im Simmental, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.8% (2025), ranking 1,766 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberwil im Simmental?
In Oberwil im Simmental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberwil im Simmental?
The nearest to Oberwil im Simmental are Boltigen (4.0 km), Därstetten (4.9 km), Erlenbach im Simmental (9.2 km), Diemtigen (10 km), Pohlern (11 km).