Rüti bei Lyssach: population and statistics
Rüti bei Lyssach has a population of 155 (2025) across 1.3 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 2,067 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 155 residents
- 1.3 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 522 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rüti bei Lyssach ranks No. 324 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,201 kWh a year here.
Rüti bei Lyssach in numbers
Where is Rüti bei Lyssach?
Population of Rüti bei Lyssach over time
Rüti bei Lyssach had 171 residents in 2015 and 155 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 172 |
| 2021 | 171 |
| 2022 | 160 |
| 2023 | 163 |
| 2024 | 163 |
| 2025 | 155 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 182 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lyssach (1,491 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,804 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rüti bei Lyssach
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 Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 22.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüti bei Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 81 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,071 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.2% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.9% | 54.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüti bei Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.3% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.0% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 5 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 2,069 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 981.9 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.3 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,080 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,774 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüti bei Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 15 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 2,055 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 80.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüti bei Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 32 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,068 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206.5 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 15.6% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.6% | 22.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rüti bei Lyssach | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 18.6% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüti bei Lyssach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüti bei Lyssach?
Rüti bei Lyssach has 155 residents (2025), ranking 2,067 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüti bei Lyssach?
Rüti bei Lyssach covers 1.3 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Rüti bei Lyssach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüti bei Lyssach went from 171 to 155, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Rüti bei Lyssach?
Rüti bei Lyssach is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Emmental (district). Latitude 47.056, longitude 7.577.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Rüti bei Lyssach?
In Rüti bei Lyssach, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 5 (2026), ranking 2,089 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rüti bei Lyssach?
In Rüti bei Lyssach, “Dwellings” stands at 81 (2026), ranking 2,071 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüti bei Lyssach?
In Rüti bei Lyssach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,201 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüti bei Lyssach?
The nearest to Rüti bei Lyssach are Lyssach (0.9 km), Kernenried (2.7 km), Hindelbank (3.1 km), Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh (3.1 km), Kirchberg (BE) (3.3 km).