Categories in Wattenwil
Car repairClubCarpenterConstruction of buildingsElectricianHVAC ContractorRoofing contractorTile ContractorEducationGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksAlternative medicineHair SalonManicures and pedicuresMassageBusiness to Business ServiceCorporate Entities & OfficesReal Estate AgencyFloristsSports Association
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wattenwil
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Health and medical | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Alternative medicine | 7 |
| Car repair | 7 |
| Construction of buildings | 7 |
| Electronics stores | 6 |
| Shopping other | 6 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Beauty salons | 5 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 5 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
Wattenwil Facts
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population | 2,951 |
| Male Population | 1,451 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,500 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.2% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years (Male: 42.7, Female: 43.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $82,204 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.76973, 7.50835 |
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Wattenwil Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,325 | 2,987 | 2,888 | 2,791 | 2,951 | 3,032 | 3,083 |
| Population Density | 380 / km² | 341.4 / km² | 330.1 / km² | 319 / km² | 337.3 / km² | 346.5 / km² | 352.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWattenwil Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattenwil | -11.2% | -1.2% | +2.2% |
| Canton of Bern | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wattenwil Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattenwil | 43.1 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 42.7 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)
Wattenwil Population Density
Population Density: 337 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattenwil | 2,951 | 8.8 km² | 337 / 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
Wattenwil 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 Wattenwil
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
Wattenwil Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $51,416 | $47,630 | $47,819 | $58,712 | $85,489 | $88,912 | $78,360 | $82,204 |
| Total GDP | $304.3M | $275.9M | $266.6M | $327M | $479.5M | $504.2M | $448M | $468.8M |
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
Wattenwil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattenwil | 33,824 tn | 11.46 tn | 3,865.6 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
Wattenwil CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,824 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,865.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 | 47.3 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 39.1 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 52 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 51.6 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 51.8 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 42.3 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/06 | 10:49 PM | 3 | 62.2 km | 3,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/05 | 2:56 PM | 3 | 63.9 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/05 | 1:38 AM | 4.2 | 60.7 km | 25,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/05 | 2:29 PM | 3.1 | 60.7 km | 25,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wattenwil
Wattenwil is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
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