Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'361 50.2%
Men
1'351 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
543 20.0%
Swiss citizens
2'541 93.9%
Foreign residents
164 6.1%
0–19 · 543 · 20.0%20–64 · 1'646 · 60.7%65+ · 523 · 19.3%
Foreign residents 6.1%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 60.8%57.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.8%55.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.5%49.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.5%19.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP46.4% · strongest party
SVP46.4%
SP11.7%
Mitte10.3%
GLP9.3%
GRÜNE6.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier168%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
168%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 124 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 8.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'061 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterapperswil-be.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rapperswil?
- Rapperswil has 5 postal codes: 3053, 3251, 3254, 3255, 3256.
- What is the tax rate in Rapperswil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rapperswil is 168% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Rapperswil have?
- Rapperswil has 2'712 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rapperswil in?
- Rapperswil is located in canton BE.