Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
797 50.7%
Men
776 49.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
360 22.9%
Swiss citizens
1'402 88.7%
Foreign residents
178 11.3%
0–19 · 360 · 22.9%20–64 · 856 · 54.4%65+ · 357 · 22.7%
Foreign residents 11.3%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 58.5%53.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.5%55.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.9%52.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.9%24.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP36.4% · strongest party
SVP36.4%
SP17.0%
Mitte10.6%
GLP9.6%
GRÜNE9.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier185%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
185%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 249 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grenchen · 7.6 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 · CC0Websitedotzigen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Dotzigen?
- Dotzigen has 2 postal codes: 3293, 3294.
- What is the tax rate in Dotzigen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Dotzigen is 185% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Dotzigen have?
- Dotzigen has 1'573 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Dotzigen in?
- Dotzigen is located in canton BE.