Rüeggisberg: population and statistics
Rüeggisberg has a population of 1,756 (2025) across 37.8 km², or 46.5 people per km². It ranks 1,055 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,756 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 918 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rüeggisberg ranks No. 137 by population.
Wood heating systems: 60.8% in Rüeggisberg, compared with an average of 14.7% in Bern and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.7% in Rüeggisberg, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Rüeggisberg in numbers
Where is Rüeggisberg?
Population of Rüeggisberg over time
Rüeggisberg had 1,819 residents in 2015 and 1,756 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,765 |
| 2021 | 1,748 |
| 2022 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 1,745 |
| 2025 | 1,756 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,289 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riggisberg (3,078 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rüeggisberg
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 | Rüeggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.1% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 186 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüeggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,024 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,029 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.8% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 118 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,711 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.0% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,445 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüeggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,695 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,611 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 60.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 23 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 696 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 122 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,793 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 324 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.2 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 558 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,034 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 86 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüeggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.0 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,548 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.2% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,707 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 228 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüeggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 544 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,128 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,119 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.7% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,641 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.7% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,438 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüeggisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,770 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüeggisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüeggisberg?
Rüeggisberg has 1,756 residents (2025), ranking 1,055 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüeggisberg?
Rüeggisberg covers 37.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Rüeggisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüeggisberg went from 1,819 to 1,756, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Rüeggisberg?
Rüeggisberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.822, longitude 7.439.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Rüeggisberg?
In Rüeggisberg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 60.8% (2026), ranking 23 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rüeggisberg?
In Rüeggisberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.7% (2025), ranking 1,770 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüeggisberg?
In Rüeggisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüeggisberg?
The nearest to Rüeggisberg are Riggisberg (3.2 km), Kaufdorf (3.5 km), Niedermuhlern (4.8 km), Thurnen (5.3 km), Toffen (5.8 km).