Rüti bei Büren: population and statistics
Rüti bei Büren has a population of 872 (2025) across 6.5 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 1,540 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 872 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rüti bei Büren ranks No. 213 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 41.8% in Rüti bei Büren, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 10.7% in Rüti bei Büren, compared with an average of 17.2% in Bern and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Rüti bei Büren in numbers
Where is Rüti bei Büren?
Population of Rüti bei Büren over time
Rüti bei Büren had 840 residents in 2015 and 872 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 867 |
| 2021 | 856 |
| 2022 | 855 |
| 2023 | 879 |
| 2024 | 870 |
| 2025 | 872 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 910 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oberwil bei Büren, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arch (1,713 residents), 2.6 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 Rüti bei Büren
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 | Rüti bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 370 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüti bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 457 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.5% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 225 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.7% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,660 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,145 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüti bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 755 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.1% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 582 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 918 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 62 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,436 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,978 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 232 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,334 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,229 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 234 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüti bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 55 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,536 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.1 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 972 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.4% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,562 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.8% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 123 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüti bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 558 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,111 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 639.9 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 259 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.1% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 983 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.4% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 539 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüti bei Büren | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.7% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,432 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüti bei Büren
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüti bei Büren?
Rüti bei Büren has 872 residents (2025), ranking 1,540 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüti bei Büren?
Rüti bei Büren covers 6.5 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Rüti bei Büren growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüti bei Büren went from 840 to 872, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Rüti bei Büren?
Rüti bei Büren is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Seeland (district). Latitude 47.153, longitude 7.406.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Rüti bei Büren?
In Rüti bei Büren, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 41.8% (2026), ranking 123 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Rüti bei Büren?
In Rüti bei Büren, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 10.7% (2026), ranking 1,660 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüti bei Büren?
In Rüti bei Büren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüti bei Büren?
The nearest to Rüti bei Büren are Oberwil bei Büren (2.5 km), Arch (2.6 km), Büren an der Aare (2.9 km), Biezwil (4.3 km), Lengnau (BE) (4.4 km).