Reisiswil: population and statistics
Reisiswil has a population of 183 (2025) across 2.0 km², or 91.5 people per km². It ranks 2,049 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 183 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 630 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Reisiswil ranks No. 320 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Reisiswil in numbers
Where is Reisiswil?
Population of Reisiswil over time
Reisiswil had 188 residents in 2015 and 183 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 173 |
| 2021 | 180 |
| 2022 | 171 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 183 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 280 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melchnau (1,485 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Reisiswil
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 | Reisiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Reisiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 97 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,057 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.7% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.2% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Reisiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.8% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 53.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,826 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,066 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,590 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Reisiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 14 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,062 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.2 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Reisiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 57 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,009 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Reisiswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.1% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Reisiswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reisiswil?
Reisiswil has 183 residents (2025), ranking 2,049 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Reisiswil?
Reisiswil covers 2.0 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Reisiswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reisiswil went from 188 to 183, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Reisiswil?
Reisiswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.166, longitude 7.846.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Reisiswil?
In Reisiswil, “Dwellings” stands at 97 (2026), ranking 2,057 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Reisiswil?
In Reisiswil, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,066 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reisiswil?
In Reisiswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reisiswil?
The nearest to Reisiswil are Melchnau (1.9 km), Busswil bei Melchnau (2.5 km), Grossdietwil (3.0 km), Gondiswil (3.1 km), Auswil (3.3 km).