Schwanden bei Brienz: population and statistics
Schwanden bei Brienz has a population of 674 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 96.0 people per km². It ranks 1,671 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 674 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 566 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Schwanden bei Brienz ranks No. 235 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schwanden bei Brienz, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.5% in Schwanden bei Brienz, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Schwanden bei Brienz in numbers
Where is Schwanden bei Brienz?
Population of Schwanden bei Brienz over time
Schwanden bei Brienz had 589 residents in 2015 and 674 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 625 |
| 2021 | 647 |
| 2022 | 649 |
| 2023 | 657 |
| 2024 | 668 |
| 2025 | 674 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brienz (BE) (3,264 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schwanden bei Brienz
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 | Schwanden bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 86 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwanden bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 484 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,536 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 592 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,636 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,647 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwanden bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 641 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 325 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 46 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,609 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,188 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,735 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,068 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 647 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwanden bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 30 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,809 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,676 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,123 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwanden bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 106 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,861 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,704 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 699 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 950 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwanden bei Brienz | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,676 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwanden bei Brienz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwanden bei Brienz?
Schwanden bei Brienz has 674 residents (2025), ranking 1,671 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwanden bei Brienz?
Schwanden bei Brienz covers 7.0 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Schwanden bei Brienz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwanden bei Brienz went from 589 to 674, a change of +14.4%.
Where is Schwanden bei Brienz?
Schwanden bei Brienz is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 8.050.
District heating: what is the figure for Schwanden bei Brienz?
In Schwanden bei Brienz, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schwanden bei Brienz?
In Schwanden bei Brienz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.5% (2025), ranking 86 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwanden bei Brienz?
In Schwanden bei Brienz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwanden bei Brienz?
The nearest to Schwanden bei Brienz are Brienz (BE) (1.3 km), Hofstetten bei Brienz (2.0 km), Brienzwiler (4.0 km), Oberried am Brienzersee (7.4 km), Iseltwald (7.9 km).