Reichenbach im Kandertal: population and statistics
Reichenbach im Kandertal has a population of 3,850 (2025) across 125.8 km², or 30.6 people per km². It ranks 582 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,850 residents
- 125.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 1,138 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Reichenbach im Kandertal ranks No. 64 by population.
Wood heating systems: 48.4% in Reichenbach im Kandertal, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 7.2% in Reichenbach im Kandertal, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 962 kWh a year here.
Reichenbach im Kandertal in numbers
Where is Reichenbach im Kandertal?
Population of Reichenbach im Kandertal over time
Reichenbach im Kandertal had 3,549 residents in 2015 and 3,850 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,638 |
| 2021 | 3,652 |
| 2022 | 3,698 |
| 2023 | 3,723 |
| 2024 | 3,792 |
| 2025 | 3,850 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,615 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kandergrund, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frutigen (7,136 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Reichenbach im Kandertal
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 | Reichenbach im Kandertal | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 480 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reichenbach im Kandertal | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,655 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 442 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 473 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reichenbach im Kandertal | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,547 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 48.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 931 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 265 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 337 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,364 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 654 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 55.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 268 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,522 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 283 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reichenbach im Kandertal | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 365 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 399 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 260 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 583 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 810 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 930 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 992 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reichenbach im Kandertal | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,449 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 634 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 376.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 856 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,340 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 633 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Reichenbach im Kandertal | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,684 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Reichenbach im Kandertal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reichenbach im Kandertal?
Reichenbach im Kandertal has 3,850 residents (2025), ranking 582 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Reichenbach im Kandertal?
Reichenbach im Kandertal covers 125.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Reichenbach im Kandertal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reichenbach im Kandertal went from 3,549 to 3,850, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Reichenbach im Kandertal?
Reichenbach im Kandertal is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental (district). Latitude 46.575, longitude 7.737.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Reichenbach im Kandertal?
In Reichenbach im Kandertal, “Wood heating systems” stands at 48.4% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Reichenbach im Kandertal?
In Reichenbach im Kandertal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 7.2% (2025), ranking 1,684 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reichenbach im Kandertal?
In Reichenbach im Kandertal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 962 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reichenbach im Kandertal?
The nearest to Reichenbach im Kandertal are Kandergrund (6.3 km), Frutigen (6.7 km), Krattigen (8.3 km), Leissigen (8.6 km), Aeschi bei Spiez (9.2 km).