Ringgenberg (BE): population and statistics
Ringgenberg (BE) has a population of 2,647 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 303 people per km². It ranks 810 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,647 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 303 people/km²
- 598 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Ringgenberg (BE) ranks No. 105 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 11.0% in Ringgenberg (BE), compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.4% in Ringgenberg (BE), compared with an average of 22.7% in Bern and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,248 kWh a year here.
Ringgenberg (BE) in numbers
Where is Ringgenberg (BE)?
Population of Ringgenberg (BE) over time
Ringgenberg (BE) had 2,658 residents in 2015 and 2,647 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,588 |
| 2021 | 2,582 |
| 2022 | 2,549 |
| 2023 | 2,651 |
| 2024 | 2,655 |
| 2025 | 2,647 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,223 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bönigen, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Interlaken (6,123 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,992 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ringgenberg (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 | Ringgenberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 254 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ringgenberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,780 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 672 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 387 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,654 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,669 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ringgenberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 970 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.7% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 591 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 781 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 151 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 726 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,160 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 881 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.9 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 914 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,651 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,046 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ringgenberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 904 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 164 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 863 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 432 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,043 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ringgenberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 806 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 933 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 304.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,150 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 642 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 864 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ringgenberg (BE) | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 964 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ringgenberg (BE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ringgenberg (BE)?
Ringgenberg (BE) has 2,647 residents (2025), ranking 810 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ringgenberg (BE)?
Ringgenberg (BE) covers 8.7 km², with a density of 303 people per km².
Is the population of Ringgenberg (BE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ringgenberg (BE) went from 2,658 to 2,647, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Ringgenberg (BE)?
Ringgenberg (BE) is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.703, longitude 7.895.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ringgenberg (BE)?
In Ringgenberg (BE), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 11.0% (2026), ranking 1,654 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ringgenberg (BE)?
In Ringgenberg (BE), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.4% (2025), ranking 254 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ringgenberg (BE)?
In Ringgenberg (BE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,248 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ringgenberg (BE)?
The nearest to Ringgenberg (BE) are Bönigen (1.8 km), Niederried bei Interlaken (2.2 km), Interlaken (2.9 km), Matten bei Interlaken (3.6 km), Unterseen (3.9 km).