Riggisberg: population and statistics
Riggisberg has a population of 3,078 (2025) across 29.8 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 712 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,078 residents
- 29.8 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 767 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Riggisberg ranks No. 87 by population.
District heating: 19.0% in Riggisberg, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.7% in Riggisberg, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Riggisberg in numbers
Where is Riggisberg?
Population of Riggisberg over time
Riggisberg had 2,888 residents in 2015 and 3,078 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,034 |
| 2021 | 3,088 |
| 2022 | 3,086 |
| 2023 | 3,117 |
| 2024 | 3,184 |
| 2025 | 3,078 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Thurnen, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uetendorf (6,072 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Riggisberg
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 | Riggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 181 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Riggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,675 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 711 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 485 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,449 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Riggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,564 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 581 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 355 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 81 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 164 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 667 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,559 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 482 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.0 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 465 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,002 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 413 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Riggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 273 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 554 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 171 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 831 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,430 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Riggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,931 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 480 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 627.4 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 275 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.3% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 461 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,365 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Riggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,708 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Riggisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riggisberg?
Riggisberg has 3,078 residents (2025), ranking 712 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Riggisberg?
Riggisberg covers 29.8 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Riggisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Riggisberg went from 2,888 to 3,078, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Riggisberg?
Riggisberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.809, longitude 7.478.
District heating: what is the figure for Riggisberg?
In Riggisberg, “District heating” stands at 19.0% (2026), ranking 81 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Riggisberg?
In Riggisberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.7% (2025), ranking 1,708 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riggisberg?
In Riggisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riggisberg?
The nearest to Riggisberg are Thurnen (2.3 km), Kaufdorf (2.7 km), Burgistein (2.7 km), Rüeggisberg (3.2 km), Wattenwil (4.9 km).