Rütschelen: population and statistics
Rütschelen has a population of 597 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 1,725 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 597 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 149 people/km²
- 565 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Rütschelen ranks No. 248 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 51.7% in Rütschelen, compared with an average of 29.2% in Bern and 26.1% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.4% in Rütschelen, compared with an average of 18.6% in Bern and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Rütschelen in numbers
Where is Rütschelen?
Population of Rütschelen over time
Rütschelen had 571 residents in 2015 and 597 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 564 |
| 2021 | 569 |
| 2022 | 571 |
| 2023 | 574 |
| 2024 | 582 |
| 2025 | 597 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 560 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bleienbach, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Madiswil (3,383 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rütschelen
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 | Rütschelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 956 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rütschelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 279 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,799 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.6% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 104 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,646 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 580 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rütschelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.1% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,395 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 741 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.2% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 222 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 493 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,104 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 951 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.1 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,752 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,876 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 531 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rütschelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 1,817 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 29 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 1,816 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,564 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.3% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,750 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 51.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 14 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rütschelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 86 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,926 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144.1 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,742 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.8% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,389 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.8% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,433 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rütschelen | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.4% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 1,777 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rütschelen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rütschelen?
Rütschelen has 597 residents (2025), ranking 1,725 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rütschelen?
Rütschelen covers 4.0 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Rütschelen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rütschelen went from 571 to 597, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Rütschelen?
Rütschelen is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau (district). Latitude 47.174, longitude 7.775.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Rütschelen?
In Rütschelen, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 51.7% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rütschelen?
In Rütschelen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.4% (2025), ranking 1,777 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rütschelen?
In Rütschelen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rütschelen?
The nearest to Rütschelen are Bleienbach (1.9 km), Madiswil (2.1 km), Lotzwil (2.4 km), Thörigen (3.5 km), Thunstetten (3.6 km).