Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
771 50.0%
Men
770 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
297 19.3%
Swiss citizens
1'402 91.5%
Foreign residents
130 8.5%
0–19 · 297 · 19.3%20–64 · 841 · 54.6%65+ · 403 · 26.2%
Foreign residents 8.5%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 64.6%48.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.1%41.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.7%58.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.7%33.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP22.9% · strongest party
SP22.9%
FDP20.9%
SVP19.2%
Mitte12.5%
GRÜNE12.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier104%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 68 of 104 in canton SolothurnSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grenchen · 10.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'101 mm
10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentGilbert Studer
Websiteruettenen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rüttenen?
- Rüttenen has 3 postal codes: 4500, 4522, 4532.
- What is the tax rate in Rüttenen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rüttenen is 125% (2026); canton SO levies 104%.
- How many residents does Rüttenen have?
- Rüttenen has 1'541 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rüttenen in?
- Rüttenen is located in canton SO.