Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
325 48.9%
Men
339 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
126 19.0%
Swiss citizens
629 95.3%
Foreign residents
31 4.7%
0–19 · 126 · 19.0%20–64 · 379 · 57.1%65+ · 159 · 23.9%
Foreign residents 4.7%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 66.3%53.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.3%49.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.8%48.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.8%23.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP33.3% · strongest party
SVP33.3%
Mitte18.9%
SP15.3%
GLP7.0%
GRÜNE6.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier190%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
190%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 284 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Mühleberg · 14.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025968 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitejens.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Jens?
- The postal code of Jens is 2565.
- What is the tax rate in Jens?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Jens is 190% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Jens have?
- Jens has 664 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Jens in?
- Jens is located in canton BE.