Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'002 50.4%
Men
1'971 49.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
788 19.8%
Swiss citizens
3'178 80.0%
Foreign residents
796 20.0%
0–19 · 788 · 19.8%20–64 · 2'234 · 56.2%65+ · 951 · 23.9%
Foreign residents 20.0%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 50.7%52.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.7%53.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.4%52.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.4%22.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.2% · strongest party
SVP39.2%
SP21.0%
FDP13.6%
GRÜNE8.0%
EDU5.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier200%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
200%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 323 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grenchen · 12.9 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 · CC0Websitevalbirse.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Valbirse?
- Valbirse has 2 postal codes: 2733, 2735.
- What is the tax rate in Valbirse?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Valbirse is 200% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Valbirse have?
- Valbirse has 3'973 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Valbirse in?
- Valbirse is located in canton BE.