Rubigen: population and statistics
Rubigen has a population of 2,876 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 415 people per km². It ranks 752 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,876 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 415 people/km²
- 540 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rubigen ranks No. 92 by population.
District heating: 9.7% in Rubigen, compared with an average of 5.7% in Bern and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.8% in Rubigen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Rubigen in numbers
Where is Rubigen?
Population of Rubigen over time
Rubigen had 2,920 residents in 2015 and 2,876 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,892 |
| 2021 | 2,936 |
| 2022 | 2,910 |
| 2023 | 2,894 |
| 2024 | 2,894 |
| 2025 | 2,876 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 971 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Allmendingen, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münsingen (13,003 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rubigen
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 | Rubigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 319 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rubigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,442 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 798 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,469 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,147 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 544 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rubigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 712 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 961 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,035 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 245 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 152 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 720 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,511 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 518 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.6 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 854 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,540 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,067 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rubigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 973 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 154 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.5 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,392 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rubigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,424 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 639 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 495.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 504 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,060 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.1% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 371 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rubigen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,539 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rubigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rubigen?
Rubigen has 2,876 residents (2025), ranking 752 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rubigen?
Rubigen covers 6.9 km², with a density of 415 people per km².
Is the population of Rubigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rubigen went from 2,920 to 2,876, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Rubigen?
Rubigen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.899, longitude 7.543.
District heating: what is the figure for Rubigen?
In Rubigen, “District heating” stands at 9.7% (2026), ranking 245 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rubigen?
In Rubigen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.8% (2025), ranking 1,539 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rubigen?
In Rubigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rubigen?
The nearest to Rubigen are Allmendingen (2.9 km), Münsingen (3.2 km), Belp (3.6 km), Worb (3.9 km), Vechigen (5.6 km).