Schangnau: population and statistics
Schangnau has a population of 919 (2025) across 36.5 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 1,508 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 919 residents
- 36.5 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 1,007 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Schangnau ranks No. 207 by population.
Wood heating systems: 68.2% in Schangnau, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.9% in Schangnau, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Schangnau in numbers
Where is Schangnau?
Population of Schangnau over time
Schangnau had 905 residents in 2015 and 919 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 918 |
| 2021 | 919 |
| 2022 | 915 |
| 2023 | 919 |
| 2024 | 924 |
| 2025 | 919 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eriz, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggiwil (2,438 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Schangnau
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 | Schangnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 477 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schangnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 512 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,490 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.1% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 79 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,760 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.2% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,615 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schangnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,584 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 68.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 9 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 620 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,944 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 54 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,169 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,976 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 132 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schangnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 50 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,585 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,359 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,496 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schangnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 579 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,090 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 630.0 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 269 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,593 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,072 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schangnau | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,797 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schangnau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schangnau?
Schangnau has 919 residents (2025), ranking 1,508 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schangnau?
Schangnau covers 36.5 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Schangnau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schangnau went from 905 to 919, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Schangnau?
Schangnau is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 46.811, longitude 7.883.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Schangnau?
In Schangnau, “Wood heating systems” stands at 68.2% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schangnau?
In Schangnau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.9% (2025), ranking 1,797 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schangnau?
In Schangnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schangnau?
The nearest to Schangnau are Eriz (6.0 km), Habkern (6.3 km), Eggiwil (9.8 km), Oberried am Brienzersee (10 km), Niederried bei Interlaken (11 km).