Categories in Sumiswald
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersHandicraftChurchesClubShipping CompanyArchitectsCarpenterFoundationPainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorDriving schoolsPrimary SchoolMusic StoreBakeriesCheese ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsSwiss RestaurantLandscaperAtm'sBanksInsurance AgencyPension Funds and PlansHealth ConsultantMedical PracticePhysiotherapyBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness Management ConsultantCorporate Entities & OfficesFloristsWholesale storeSports AssociationSports ComplexCourier ServiceHotelsHotels and motelsTrain Station
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sumiswald
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 23 | — |
| Restaurants | 20 | — |
| Health and medical | 19 | — |
| Corporate management | 17 | 64 years |
| Construction of buildings | 15 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 13 | — |
| Car repair | 12 | 37 years |
| Beauty salons | 12 | — |
| Buses and trains | 11 | — |
| Other accommodation | 10 | — |
| Education | 10 | — |
| Sports and recreation | 10 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 8 | — |
| Banks | 8 | — |
| Shopping other | 8 | — |
Sumiswald Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 1,708 |
| Male Population | 851 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 857 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -45.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.3% |
| Median Age | 42.9 years (Male: 41.9, Female: 43.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,119 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Wasen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.02747, 7.74526 |
| Postal Codes | 3455 |
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Sumiswald Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,137 | 2,487 | 2,197 | 1,877 | 1,708 | 1,731 | 1,676 |
| Population Density | 1,394.2 / km² | 1,105.3 / km² | 976.4 / km² | 834.2 / km² | 759.1 / km² | 769.3 / km² | 744.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSumiswald Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiswald | -45.6% | -31.3% | -22.3% |
| Canton of Bern | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sumiswald Median Age
Median Age: 42.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiswald | 42.9 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 41.9 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)
Sumiswald Population Density
Population Density: 759 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiswald | 1,708 | 2.25 km² | 759 / 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
Sumiswald 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 Sumiswald
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sumiswald
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sumiswald
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
Sumiswald Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,183 | $36,154 | $37,419 | $38,203 | $42,625 | $43,197 | $48,923 | $53,119 |
| Total GDP | $186.8M | $197.5M | $200.1M | $199.8M | $223.9M | $231.9M | $263.9M | $286.8M |
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
Sumiswald CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiswald | 19,667 tn | 11.51 tn | 8,740.8 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
Sumiswald CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,667 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,740.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 68.6 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 71.4 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 63.6 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 62.2 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 62.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 62.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 62.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 62.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 63.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 63.4 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sumiswald
Sumiswald is a municipality in the district of the Emmental administrative district in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.
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