Stettlen: population and statistics
Stettlen has a population of 3,413 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 975 people per km². It ranks 648 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,413 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 975 people/km²
- 557 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Stettlen ranks No. 75 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 82.9% in Stettlen, compared with an average of 70.3% in Bern and 73.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 6,285 kWh/inh. in Stettlen, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Stettlen in numbers
Where is Stettlen?
Population of Stettlen over time
Stettlen had 3,149 residents in 2015 and 3,413 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,162 |
| 2021 | 3,329 |
| 2022 | 3,380 |
| 2023 | 3,425 |
| 2024 | 3,384 |
| 2025 | 3,413 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bolligen (6,348 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,896 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Stettlen
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 | Stettlen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 574 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stettlen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,702 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 698 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 840 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,276 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,168 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stettlen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 417 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.6% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,241 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 145 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 756 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 843.6 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,315 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 957 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,285 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,496 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stettlen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 792 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 194 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 756 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.8 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,274 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 839 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 907 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stettlen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,011 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 816 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 296.2 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,177 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.9% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 248 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,344 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stettlen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 882 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stettlen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stettlen?
Stettlen has 3,413 residents (2025), ranking 648 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stettlen?
Stettlen covers 3.5 km², with a density of 975 people per km².
Is the population of Stettlen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stettlen went from 3,149 to 3,413, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Stettlen?
Stettlen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.959, longitude 7.524.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Stettlen?
In Stettlen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 82.9% (2024), ranking 248 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Stettlen?
In Stettlen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 6,285 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,496 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stettlen?
In Stettlen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stettlen?
The nearest to Stettlen are Bolligen (2.7 km), Ostermundigen (3.1 km), Vechigen (3.3 km), Ittigen (3.9 km), Muri bei Bern (4.1 km).