Röthenbach im Emmental: population and statistics
Röthenbach im Emmental has a population of 1,221 (2025) across 36.8 km², or 33.2 people per km². It ranks 1,313 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,221 residents
- 36.8 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 980 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Röthenbach im Emmental ranks No. 178 by population.
Wood heating systems: 67.8% in Röthenbach im Emmental, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.2% in Röthenbach im Emmental, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Röthenbach im Emmental in numbers
Where is Röthenbach im Emmental?
Population of Röthenbach im Emmental over time
Röthenbach im Emmental had 1,206 residents in 2015 and 1,221 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,169 |
| 2021 | 1,176 |
| 2022 | 1,164 |
| 2023 | 1,173 |
| 2024 | 1,200 |
| 2025 | 1,221 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,154 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wachseldorn, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggiwil (2,438 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Röthenbach im Emmental
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 | Röthenbach im Emmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 883 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Röthenbach im Emmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 622 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,352 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 77 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,744 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,510 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Röthenbach im Emmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 17.7% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,775 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,725 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 67.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 10 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 366 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 64 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,773 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 337 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,033 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,995 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 205 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Röthenbach im Emmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 957 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.4 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,440 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.9% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,764 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 82 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Röthenbach im Emmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 606 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,066 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 496.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 501 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.5% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,725 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.9% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 807 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Röthenbach im Emmental | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.2% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,793 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Röthenbach im Emmental
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Röthenbach im Emmental?
Röthenbach im Emmental has 1,221 residents (2025), ranking 1,313 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Röthenbach im Emmental?
Röthenbach im Emmental covers 36.8 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Röthenbach im Emmental growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Röthenbach im Emmental went from 1,206 to 1,221, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Röthenbach im Emmental?
Röthenbach im Emmental is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 46.850, longitude 7.733.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Röthenbach im Emmental?
In Röthenbach im Emmental, “Wood heating systems” stands at 67.8% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Röthenbach im Emmental?
In Röthenbach im Emmental, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.2% (2025), ranking 1,793 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Röthenbach im Emmental?
In Röthenbach im Emmental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Röthenbach im Emmental?
The nearest to Röthenbach im Emmental are Wachseldorn (3.3 km), Linden (3.8 km), Buchholterberg (5.3 km), Bowil (5.6 km), Eggiwil (5.6 km).