Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
70'739 51.6%
Men
66'249 48.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
23'664 17.3%
Swiss citizens
102'326 74.2%
Foreign residents
35'669 25.9%
0–19 · 23'664 · 17.3%20–64 · 89'892 · 65.6%65+ · 23'432 · 17.1%
Foreign residents 25.9%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 67.1%26.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.1%16.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.3%75.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.3%59.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP37.7% · strongest party
SP37.7%
GRÜNE21.7%
GLP13.8%
SVP9.1%
FDP6.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier154%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
154%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 52 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 5.2 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 · CC0Head of governmentMarieke Kruit · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitebern.ch/it ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (24)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bern?
- Bern has 24 postal codes: 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3010, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3018 ….
- What is the tax rate in Bern?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bern is 154% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Bern have?
- Bern has 136'988 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bern in?
- Bern is located in canton BE.