Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'666 52.1%
Men
1'532 47.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
694 21.7%
Swiss citizens
3'038 94.1%
Foreign residents
192 5.9%
0–19 · 694 · 21.7%20–64 · 1'772 · 55.4%65+ · 732 · 22.9%
Foreign residents 5.9%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 59.5%58.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.5%62.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.3%42.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.3%20.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP40.8% · strongest party
SVP40.8%
SP11.6%
EDU11.0%
EVP8.5%
GRÜNE6.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier194%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
194%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 295 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Thun · 6.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 2025937 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewattenwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wattenwil?
- Wattenwil has 2 postal codes: 3664, 3665.
- What is the tax rate in Wattenwil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wattenwil is 194% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Wattenwil have?
- Wattenwil has 3'198 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wattenwil in?
- Wattenwil is located in canton BE.