Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'424 49.2%
Men
3'538 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'164 16.7%
Swiss citizens
4'638 67.0%
Foreign residents
2'286 33.0%
0–19 · 1'164 · 16.7%20–64 · 4'195 · 60.3%65+ · 1'603 · 23.0%
Foreign residents 33.0%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 58.0%64.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.0%54.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.8%42.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.8%16.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP44.5% · strongest party
SVP44.5%
FDP15.6%
GLP12.4%
EDU8.2%
SP6.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 5 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Château-d'Oex · 11.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'087 mm
8.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesaanen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Saanen?
- Saanen has 7 postal codes: 1657, 3777, 3778, 3780, 3781, 3783, 3792.
- What is the tax rate in Saanen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Saanen is 110% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Saanen have?
- Saanen has 6'962 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Saanen in?
- Saanen is located in canton BE.