Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
8'736 51.0%
Men
8'383 49.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'302 19.3%
Swiss citizens
13'660 79.0%
Foreign residents
3'632 21.0%
0–19 · 3'302 · 19.3%20–64 · 10'066 · 58.8%65+ · 3'751 · 21.9%
Foreign residents 21.0%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 59.2%43.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.2%33.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.3%57.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.3%37.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP26.8% · strongest party
SP26.8%
SVP19.0%
GRÜNE12.8%
GLP11.7%
Mitte9.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier163%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
163%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 98 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 6.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteburgdorf.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Burgdorf?
- Burgdorf has 4 postal codes: 3400, 3413, 3414, 3472.
- What is the tax rate in Burgdorf?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Burgdorf is 163% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Burgdorf have?
- Burgdorf has 17'119 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Burgdorf in?
- Burgdorf is located in canton BE.