Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
9'319 51.2%
Men
8'876 48.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'622 19.9%
Swiss citizens
12'296 67.1%
Foreign residents
6'030 32.9%
0–19 · 3'622 · 19.9%20–64 · 10'735 · 59.0%65+ · 3'838 · 21.1%
Foreign residents 32.9%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 54.2%44.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.3%35.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.1%61.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.1%34.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP25.7% · strongest party
SP25.7%
SVP22.8%
GLP12.3%
Mitte10.7%
GRÜNE10.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier169%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
169%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 130 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 4.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'061 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteostermundigen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Ostermundigen?
- Ostermundigen has 5 postal codes: 3063, 3065, 3066, 3072, 3073.
- What is the tax rate in Ostermundigen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Ostermundigen is 169% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Ostermundigen have?
- Ostermundigen has 18'195 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Ostermundigen in?
- Ostermundigen is located in canton BE.