Rapperswil (BE): population and statistics
Rapperswil (BE) has a population of 2,755 (2025) across 20.4 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 779 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,755 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 522 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rapperswil (BE) ranks No. 97 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.4% in Rapperswil (BE), compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 46.2% in Rapperswil (BE), compared with an average of 29.0% in Bern and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,223 kWh a year here.
Rapperswil (BE) in numbers
Where is Rapperswil (BE)?
Population of Rapperswil (BE) over time
Rapperswil (BE) had 2,586 residents in 2015 and 2,755 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,592 |
| 2021 | 2,647 |
| 2022 | 2,675 |
| 2023 | 2,712 |
| 2024 | 2,705 |
| 2025 | 2,755 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,857 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wengi, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münchenbuchsee (10,751 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rapperswil (BE)
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 | Rapperswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 953 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rapperswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,337 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 854 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 166 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.8% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 947 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rapperswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,075 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.5% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,360 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.5% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 228 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 302 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 214 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 468 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,392 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 639 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 402 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,113 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 199 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rapperswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 659 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 158 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 885 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.8% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 894 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rapperswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 903 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 873 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 327.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,040 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,578 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 380 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rapperswil (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,718 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rapperswil (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rapperswil (BE)?
Rapperswil (BE) has 2,755 residents (2025), ranking 779 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rapperswil (BE)?
Rapperswil (BE) covers 20.4 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Rapperswil (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rapperswil (BE) went from 2,586 to 2,755, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Rapperswil (BE)?
Rapperswil (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.063, longitude 7.410.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rapperswil (BE)?
In Rapperswil (BE), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.4% (2025), ranking 1,718 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rapperswil (BE)?
In Rapperswil (BE), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 46.2% (2026), ranking 166 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rapperswil (BE)?
In Rapperswil (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,223 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rapperswil (BE)?
The nearest to Rapperswil (BE) are Wengi (2.4 km), Grossaffoltern (3.8 km), Schüpfen (4.0 km), Messen (4.3 km), Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee (4.7 km).