Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
850 49.2%
Men
877 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
331 19.2%
Swiss citizens
1'663 95.7%
Foreign residents
75 4.3%
0–19 · 331 · 19.2%20–64 · 962 · 55.7%65+ · 434 · 25.1%
Foreign residents 4.3%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 55.3%59.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.3%67.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 46.4%41.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.4%19.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP46.9% · strongest party
SVP46.9%
Mitte13.4%
SP9.7%
GRÜNE7.5%
FDP6.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier174%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
174%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 159 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Plaffeien · 10.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'234 mm
8.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterueschegg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rüschegg?
- Rüschegg has 7 postal codes: 1738, 3099, 3152, 3153, 3154, 3156, 3157.
- What is the tax rate in Rüschegg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rüschegg is 174% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Rüschegg have?
- Rüschegg has 1'727 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rüschegg in?
- Rüschegg is located in canton BE.