Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'554 49.9%
Men
1'563 50.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
598 19.2%
Swiss citizens
2'885 90.6%
Foreign residents
299 9.4%
0–19 · 598 · 19.2%20–64 · 1'770 · 56.8%65+ · 749 · 24.0%
Foreign residents 9.4%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.0%60.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.0%62.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.5%40.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.5%18.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP51.9% · strongest party
SVP51.9%
SP8.9%
Mitte7.6%
GLP7.2%
GRÜNE5.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier180%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
180%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 220 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Thun · 9.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 2025937 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteriggisberg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Riggisberg?
- Riggisberg has 4 postal codes: 3099, 3128, 3132, 3664.
- What is the tax rate in Riggisberg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Riggisberg is 180% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Riggisberg have?
- Riggisberg has 3'117 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Riggisberg in?
- Riggisberg is located in canton BE.