Rumisberg: population and statistics
Rumisberg has a population of 499 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 96.0 people per km². It ranks 1,812 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 499 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 633 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rumisberg ranks No. 271 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Rumisberg in numbers
Where is Rumisberg?
Population of Rumisberg over time
Rumisberg had 470 residents in 2015 and 499 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 491 |
| 2021 | 505 |
| 2022 | 510 |
| 2023 | 495 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| 2025 | 499 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 728 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberbipp (1,979 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,668 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rumisberg
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 | Rumisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rumisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 276 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,802 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.0% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rumisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.5% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.8% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 28 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,851 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,260 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,832 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,305 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rumisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 36 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rumisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 80 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,947 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160.3 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rumisberg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rumisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rumisberg?
Rumisberg has 499 residents (2025), ranking 1,812 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rumisberg?
Rumisberg covers 5.2 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Rumisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rumisberg went from 470 to 499, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Rumisberg?
Rumisberg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.264, longitude 7.641.
Jobs: what is the figure for Rumisberg?
In Rumisberg, “Jobs” stands at 80 (2024), ranking 1,947 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Rumisberg?
In Rumisberg, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 28 (2026), ranking 1,851 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rumisberg?
In Rumisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rumisberg?
The nearest to Rumisberg are Oberbipp (1.4 km), Wiedlisbach (1.4 km), Farnern (1.6 km), Attiswil (2.8 km), Wangen an der Aare (3.7 km).