Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
600 49.5%
Men
611 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
213 17.6%
Swiss citizens
1'149 94.9%
Foreign residents
62 5.1%
0–19 · 213 · 17.6%20–64 · 719 · 59.4%65+ · 279 · 23.0%
Foreign residents 5.1%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 61.7%65.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.7%74.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.9%34.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.9%13.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP56.0% · strongest party
SVP56.0%
SP8.2%
EDU7.7%
EVP7.3%
Mitte7.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier186%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
186%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 266 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 10.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteaffolternimemmental.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Affoltern im Emmental?
- Affoltern im Emmental has 6 postal codes: 3413, 3416, 3418, 3462, 3463, 3464.
- What is the tax rate in Affoltern im Emmental?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Affoltern im Emmental is 186% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Affoltern im Emmental have?
- Affoltern im Emmental has 1'211 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Affoltern im Emmental in?
- Affoltern im Emmental is located in canton BE.