Uetendorf: population and statistics
Uetendorf has a population of 6,072 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 597 people per km². It ranks 339 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,072 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 597 people/km²
- 619 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Uetendorf ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.6% in Uetendorf, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 34.0% in Uetendorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Bern and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,243 kWh a year here.
Uetendorf in numbers
Where is Uetendorf?
Population of Uetendorf over time
Uetendorf had 5,998 residents in 2015 and 6,072 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,830 |
| 2021 | 5,860 |
| 2022 | 5,858 |
| 2023 | 6,001 |
| 2024 | 6,067 |
| 2025 | 6,072 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Thierachern, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thun (44,163 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,972 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Uetendorf
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 | Uetendorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 82 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uetendorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,964 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 379 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.3% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,225 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.6% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,395 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,196 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uetendorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,207 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 170 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,043 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 314 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 298 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 275 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,158 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 173 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 63.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 210 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,474 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 726 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uetendorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 456 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 309 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 419 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 352 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 750 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 307 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,429 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uetendorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,401 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 292 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 560.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 371 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,072 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 336 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Uetendorf | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,606 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Uetendorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uetendorf?
Uetendorf has 6,072 residents (2025), ranking 339 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Uetendorf?
Uetendorf covers 10.2 km², with a density of 597 people per km².
Is the population of Uetendorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uetendorf went from 5,998 to 6,072, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Uetendorf?
Uetendorf is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Thun (district). Latitude 46.766, longitude 7.567.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Uetendorf?
In Uetendorf, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.6% (2025), ranking 82 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Uetendorf?
In Uetendorf, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 34.0% (2026), ranking 170 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uetendorf?
In Uetendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,243 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uetendorf?
The nearest to Uetendorf are Thierachern (1.8 km), Seftigen (3.0 km), Heimberg (3.1 km), Uttigen (3.1 km), Gurzelen (3.2 km).