Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'690 52.2%
Men
3'382 47.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'447 20.5%
Swiss citizens
5'181 73.5%
Foreign residents
1'872 26.5%
0–19 · 1'447 · 20.5%20–64 · 4'040 · 57.1%65+ · 1'585 · 22.4%
Foreign residents 26.5%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 51.9%41.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.9%33.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.0%65.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.0%39.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP29.0% · strongest party
SP29.0%
SVP16.8%
GRÜNE14.9%
FDP12.4%
GLP10.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier170%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
170%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 151 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Courtelary · 13.1 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 · CC0Websitenidau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Nidau?
- Nidau has 2 postal codes: 2503, 2560.
- What is the tax rate in Nidau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Nidau is 170% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Nidau have?
- Nidau has 7'072 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Nidau in?
- Nidau is located in canton BE.