Pohlern: population and statistics
Pohlern has a population of 241 (2025) across 9.9 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 2,006 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 241 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 952 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Pohlern ranks No. 308 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 906 kWh a year here.
Pohlern in numbers
Where is Pohlern?
Population of Pohlern over time
Pohlern had 252 residents in 2015 and 241 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 235 |
| 2022 | 230 |
| 2023 | 243 |
| 2024 | 247 |
| 2025 | 241 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,382 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uebeschi (695 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pohlern
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 | Pohlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Pohlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 123 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,027 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Pohlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.4% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 39.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 12 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,014 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 650.0 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,066 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,079 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Pohlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 19 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 10 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,035 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.5 | 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) | 50.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Pohlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 64 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,988 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 265.6 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Pohlern | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pohlern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pohlern?
Pohlern has 241 residents (2025), ranking 2,006 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pohlern?
Pohlern covers 9.9 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Pohlern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pohlern went from 252 to 241, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Pohlern?
Pohlern is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 7.533.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Pohlern?
In Pohlern, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,066 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Pohlern?
In Pohlern, “Establishments” stands at 19 (2024), ranking 2,029 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pohlern?
In Pohlern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 906 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pohlern?
The nearest to Pohlern are Uebeschi (2.2 km), Blumenstein (2.2 km), Stocken-Höfen (2.4 km), Forst-Längenbühl (3.9 km), Amsoldingen (4.4 km).