Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'922 50.5%
Men
1'883 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'036 27.2%
Swiss citizens
2'263 60.1%
Foreign residents
1'500 39.9%
0–19 · 1'036 · 27.2%20–64 · 2'215 · 58.2%65+ · 554 · 14.6%
Foreign residents 39.9%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 62.2%54.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.2%33.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.4%68.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.4%31.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP30.2% · strongest party
FDP30.2%
SVP18.8%
SP13.8%
GLP13.2%
GRÜNE10.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier57%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
57%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 13 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Nyon / Changins · 6.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025985 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentFrançois Deblue
Websitefounex.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Founex?
- Founex has 2 postal codes: 1296, 1297.
- What is the tax rate in Founex?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Founex is 57% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Founex have?
- Founex has 3'805 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Founex in?
- Founex is located in canton VD.