Categories in Kandersteg
CarpenterPainting and paint contractorsTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsSwiss RestaurantBanksMassageBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceHoliday ApartmentCampgroundGondola Lift StationHiking AreaPublic parksRock ClimbingSporting Goods StoreSports AssociationElectric Vehicle Charging StationHoliday HomeHotelsHotels and motelsIndoor LodgingLodgingMountain CabinMountain Cable CarTransportation ServiceTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kandersteg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 71 | 57 years |
| Restaurants | 21 | — |
| Public parks | 12 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | — |
| Travel agencies | 6 | — |
| All food and beverage | 5 | — |
| Buses and trains | 5 | — |
Kandersteg Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 155 |
| Male Population | 75 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 80 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -59.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -76.1% |
| Median Age | 44.4 years (Male: 43.3, Female: 45.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $44,614 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.49467, 7.67326 |
| Postal Codes | 3718 |
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Kandersteg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 379 | 488 | 648 | 781 | 155 | 158 | 165 |
| Population Density | 178.4 / km² | 229.6 / km² | 304.9 / km² | 367.5 / km² | 72.9 / km² | 74.4 / km² | 77.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKandersteg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 76.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandersteg | -59.1% | -68.2% | -76.1% |
| Canton of Bern | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kandersteg Median Age
Median Age: 44.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandersteg | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Canton of Bern | 43.1 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kandersteg Population Density
Population Density: 72.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandersteg | 155 | 2.125 km² | 72.9 / km² |
| Canton of Bern | 1 million | 5,959.3 km² | 168 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kandersteg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kandersteg
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kandersteg
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Kandersteg Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,288 | $35,875 | $38,013 | $37,188 | $35,486 | $34,169 | $39,731 | $44,614 |
| Total GDP | $303.6M | $310.7M | $323.5M | $309.3M | $296.6M | $292.1M | $344.2M | $386.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kandersteg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandersteg | 1,785 tn | 11.51 tn | 839.9 tons/km² |
| Canton of Bern | 11,545,399 tn | 11.5 tn | 1,937.4 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kandersteg CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,785 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 839.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 51.4 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 11.1 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 21.4 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 24.3 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 72.1 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 32.9 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 35.2 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/06 | 10:49 PM | 3 | 34.3 km | 3,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/05 | 2:56 PM | 3 | 38.9 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/04 | 4:47 PM | 3 | 42.3 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kandersteg
Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scene..
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