Zweisimmen: population and statistics
Zweisimmen has a population of 3,083 (2025) across 73.0 km², or 42.2 people per km². It ranks 710 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,083 residents
- 73.0 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 983 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Zweisimmen ranks No. 86 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.5% in Zweisimmen, compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 45.4% in Zweisimmen, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,245 kWh a year here.
Zweisimmen in numbers
Where is Zweisimmen?
Population of Zweisimmen over time
Zweisimmen had 2,987 residents in 2015 and 3,083 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,032 |
| 2021 | 3,082 |
| 2022 | 3,083 |
| 2023 | 3,073 |
| 2024 | 3,059 |
| 2025 | 3,083 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Stephan, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saanen (6,967 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Zweisimmen
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 | Zweisimmen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 87 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zweisimmen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,546 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 464 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 557 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,546 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 45.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,704 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zweisimmen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,448 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.4% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 149 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 189 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 151 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 726 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,357 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 659 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 56.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 265 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,278 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 121 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zweisimmen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 326 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 448 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 189 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 773 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,053 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,605 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 706 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zweisimmen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,873 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 495 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 607.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 310 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 575 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,338 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zweisimmen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,139 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zweisimmen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zweisimmen?
Zweisimmen has 3,083 residents (2025), ranking 710 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zweisimmen?
Zweisimmen covers 73.0 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Zweisimmen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zweisimmen went from 2,987 to 3,083, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Zweisimmen?
Zweisimmen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Obersimmental-Saanen (district). Latitude 46.550, longitude 7.366.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Zweisimmen?
In Zweisimmen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.5% (2025), ranking 87 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Zweisimmen?
In Zweisimmen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 45.4% (2026), ranking 1,704 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zweisimmen?
In Zweisimmen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,245 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zweisimmen?
The nearest to Zweisimmen are St. Stephan (5.7 km), Boltigen (9.0 km), Saanen (11 km), Jaun (11 km), Lenk (12 km).