Thunstetten: population and statistics
Thunstetten has a population of 3,621 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 375 people per km². It ranks 617 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,621 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 375 people/km²
- 501 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Thunstetten ranks No. 70 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 53.0% in Thunstetten, compared with an average of 22.5% in Bern and 22.0% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,037 kW in Thunstetten, compared with an average of 999.1 kW in Bern and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Thunstetten in numbers
Where is Thunstetten?
Population of Thunstetten over time
Thunstetten had 3,258 residents in 2015 and 3,621 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,458 |
| 2021 | 3,430 |
| 2022 | 3,459 |
| 2023 | 3,496 |
| 2024 | 3,587 |
| 2025 | 3,621 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,353 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bleienbach, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langenthal (16,233 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,668 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Thunstetten
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 | Thunstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 623 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thunstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,791 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 668 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 766 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 811 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Thunstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 751 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 433 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 966 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 182 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 588 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,037 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 209 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 385 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,574 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 459 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thunstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 203 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 754 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 195 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,377 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 950 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 932 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thunstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,559 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 595 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 430.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 667 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,643 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 96 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Thunstetten | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 801 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Thunstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thunstetten?
Thunstetten has 3,621 residents (2025), ranking 617 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Thunstetten?
Thunstetten covers 9.7 km², with a density of 375 people per km².
Is the population of Thunstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Thunstetten went from 3,258 to 3,621, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Thunstetten?
Thunstetten is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.204, longitude 7.757.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Thunstetten?
In Thunstetten, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 53.0% (2024), ranking 96 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thunstetten?
In Thunstetten, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,037 kW (2026), ranking 209 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thunstetten?
In Thunstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thunstetten?
The nearest to Thunstetten are Bleienbach (2.0 km), Langenthal (2.7 km), Lotzwil (3.1 km), Graben (3.1 km), Rütschelen (3.6 km).