Walterswil (BE): population and statistics
Walterswil (BE) has a population of 539 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 68.2 people per km². It ranks 1,768 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 539 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 661 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Walterswil (BE) ranks No. 259 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.5 in Walterswil (BE), compared with an average of 62.6 in Bern and 83.6 nationally.
Wood heating systems: 64.7% in Walterswil (BE), compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Walterswil (BE) in numbers
Where is Walterswil (BE)?
Population of Walterswil (BE) over time
Walterswil (BE) had 524 residents in 2015 and 539 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 540 |
| 2021 | 529 |
| 2022 | 526 |
| 2023 | 540 |
| 2024 | 555 |
| 2025 | 539 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rohrbachgraben, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ursenbach (907 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Walterswil (BE)
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 | Walterswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 829 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walterswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 267 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,821 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 60.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 33 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,577 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.1% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,323 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walterswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 17.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,777 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,325 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 64.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 14 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 923 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,808 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 311 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,525 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,332 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 104 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walterswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 17 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,965 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,800 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 47.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,763 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 372 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walterswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 167 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,704 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,119 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,792 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,570 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walterswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,754 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walterswil (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walterswil (BE)?
Walterswil (BE) has 539 residents (2025), ranking 1,768 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walterswil (BE)?
Walterswil (BE) covers 7.9 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Walterswil (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walterswil (BE) went from 524 to 539, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Walterswil (BE)?
Walterswil (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.114, longitude 7.779.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Walterswil (BE)?
In Walterswil (BE), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.5 (2026), ranking 1,800 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Walterswil (BE)?
In Walterswil (BE), “Wood heating systems” stands at 64.7% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walterswil (BE)?
In Walterswil (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walterswil (BE)?
The nearest to Walterswil (BE) are Rohrbachgraben (1.9 km), Oeschenbach (2.5 km), Ursenbach (2.7 km), Dürrenroth (2.9 km), Rohrbach (3.7 km).