Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
28'313 50.6%
Men
27'619 49.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
10'833 19.4%
Swiss citizens
37'023 65.1%
Foreign residents
19'873 34.9%
0–19 · 10'833 · 19.4%20–64 · 34'707 · 62.1%65+ · 10'392 · 18.6%
Foreign residents 34.9%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 48.7%36.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.7%30.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 44.5%67.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 44.5%48.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP33.6% · strongest party
SP33.6%
GRÜNE19.5%
SVP16.3%
GLP9.1%
FDP8.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier163%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
163%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 94 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Courtelary · 12.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.7 °C
Precipitation 20251'119 mm
8.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentGlenda Gonzalez Bassi
Websitebiel-bienne.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Biel/Bienne?
- Biel/Bienne has 5 postal codes: 2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2532.
- What is the tax rate in Biel/Bienne?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Biel/Bienne is 163% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Biel/Bienne have?
- Biel/Bienne has 55'932 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Biel/Bienne in?
- Biel/Bienne is located in canton BE.