Saxeten: population and statistics
Saxeten has a population of 92 (2025) across 19.0 km², or 4.8 people per km². It ranks 2,096 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 92 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1,166 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Saxeten ranks No. 329 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 991 kWh a year here.
Saxeten in numbers
Where is Saxeten?
Population of Saxeten over time
Saxeten had 97 residents in 2015 and 92 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 93 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 92 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 48.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Därligen (423 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saxeten
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 | Saxeten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Saxeten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 121 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,031 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.3% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Saxeten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 65.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 1 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,094 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 217.7 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,081 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,783 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Saxeten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Saxeten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 31 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,070 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 337.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Saxeten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saxeten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saxeten?
Saxeten has 92 residents (2025), ranking 2,096 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saxeten?
Saxeten covers 19.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Saxeten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saxeten went from 97 to 92, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Saxeten?
Saxeten is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 7.833.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Saxeten?
In Saxeten, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 1 (2026), ranking 2,094 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Saxeten?
In Saxeten, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saxeten?
In Saxeten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 991 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saxeten?
The nearest to Saxeten are Därligen (2.7 km), Wilderswil (4.5 km), Gsteigwiler (4.8 km), Leissigen (5.4 km), Gündlischwand (5.4 km).