Rüschegg: population and statistics
Rüschegg has a population of 1,728 (2025) across 57.4 km², or 30.1 people per km². It ranks 1,066 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,728 residents
- 57.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 917 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rüschegg ranks No. 138 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.0% in Rüschegg, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 7.5% in Rüschegg, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Rüschegg in numbers
Where is Rüschegg?
Population of Rüschegg over time
Rüschegg had 1,607 residents in 2015 and 1,728 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,697 |
| 2021 | 1,689 |
| 2022 | 1,706 |
| 2023 | 1,727 |
| 2024 | 1,738 |
| 2025 | 1,728 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,039 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Guggisberg, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwarzenburg (6,797 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Rüschegg
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 | Rüschegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 110 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüschegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,073 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 994 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.4% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 320 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,748 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.3% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 517 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüschegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.9% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,683 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 478 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.3% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 187 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.8% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 313 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 102 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,065 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,065 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.5 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 859 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,155 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 315 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüschegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 153 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 949 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 98 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,174 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.7 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 300 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüschegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 447 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,220 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 258.7 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,336 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.4% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,520 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 883 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüschegg | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,782 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüschegg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüschegg?
Rüschegg has 1,728 residents (2025), ranking 1,066 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüschegg?
Rüschegg covers 57.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Rüschegg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüschegg went from 1,607 to 1,728, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Rüschegg?
Rüschegg is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland (district). Latitude 46.780, longitude 7.393.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rüschegg?
In Rüschegg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.0% (2025), ranking 1,782 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Rüschegg?
In Rüschegg, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 7.5% (2026), ranking 1,748 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüschegg?
In Rüschegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüschegg?
The nearest to Rüschegg are Guggisberg (4.8 km), Rüeggisberg (5.9 km), Schwarzenburg (6.1 km), Riggisberg (7.3 km), Brünisried (8.5 km).