Rüderswil: population and statistics
Rüderswil has a population of 2,394 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 826 people per km². It ranks 874 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,394 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 826 people/km²
- 654 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rüderswil ranks No. 113 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.0% in Rüderswil, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 54.9% in Rüderswil, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Rüderswil in numbers
Where is Rüderswil?
Population of Rüderswil over time
Rüderswil had 2,335 residents in 2015 and 2,394 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,373 |
| 2021 | 2,390 |
| 2022 | 2,425 |
| 2023 | 2,425 |
| 2024 | 2,390 |
| 2025 | 2,394 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 406 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lauperswil, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lützelflüh (4,406 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Rüderswil
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 | Rüderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 421 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,249 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 897 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 146 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,485 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.5% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,577 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.0% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,651 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,569 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 54.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 39 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 555 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 127 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 878 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,510 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 519 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.4 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 641 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,095 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 400 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 200 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 764 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 107 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,112 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,672 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.7% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 765 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 961 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 319.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,078 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.0% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,504 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.2% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 616 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüderswil | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,796 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüderswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüderswil?
Rüderswil has 2,394 residents (2025), ranking 874 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüderswil?
Rüderswil covers 2.9 km², with a density of 826 people per km².
Is the population of Rüderswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüderswil went from 2,335 to 2,394, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Rüderswil?
Rüderswil is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 46.984, longitude 7.724.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rüderswil?
In Rüderswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.0% (2025), ranking 1,796 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Rüderswil?
In Rüderswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 54.9% (2026), ranking 39 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüderswil?
In Rüderswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüderswil?
The nearest to Rüderswil are Lauperswil (2.4 km), Trachselwald (3.8 km), Lützelflüh (3.8 km), Landiswil (4.5 km), Rüegsau (4.7 km).