Wilderswil: population and statistics
Wilderswil has a population of 2,760 (2025) across 13.2 km², or 209 people per km². It ranks 775 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,760 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 209 people/km²
- 583 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Wilderswil ranks No. 96 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 50.4% in Wilderswil, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 25.0% in Wilderswil, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,243 kWh a year here.
Wilderswil in numbers
Where is Wilderswil?
Population of Wilderswil over time
Wilderswil had 2,614 residents in 2015 and 2,760 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,638 |
| 2021 | 2,709 |
| 2022 | 2,697 |
| 2023 | 2,764 |
| 2024 | 2,768 |
| 2025 | 2,760 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,847 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matten bei Interlaken (4,196 residents), 1.0 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 Wilderswil
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 | Wilderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 927 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wilderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,633 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 732 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 307 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,325 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wilderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 632 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 974 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 726 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 805 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 900.4 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,251 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 832 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,156 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 942 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wilderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 224 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 692 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 200 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 630 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 592 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wilderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,304 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 676 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 472.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 554 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 855 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 564 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wilderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 852 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wilderswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wilderswil?
Wilderswil has 2,760 residents (2025), ranking 775 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wilderswil?
Wilderswil covers 13.2 km², with a density of 209 people per km².
Is the population of Wilderswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wilderswil went from 2,614 to 2,760, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Wilderswil?
Wilderswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.666, longitude 7.867.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Wilderswil?
In Wilderswil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 50.4% (2026), ranking 1,642 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Wilderswil?
In Wilderswil, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 25.0% (2026), ranking 1,258 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wilderswil?
In Wilderswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,243 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wilderswil?
The nearest to Wilderswil are Matten bei Interlaken (1.0 km), Interlaken (2.3 km), Gsteigwiler (2.3 km), Unterseen (2.7 km), Bönigen (3.1 km).