Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
22'312 51.9%
Men
20'646 48.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
8'583 20.0%
Swiss citizens
34'168 78.5%
Foreign residents
9'340 21.5%
0–19 · 8'583 · 20.0%20–64 · 25'496 · 59.4%65+ · 8'879 · 20.7%
Foreign residents 21.5%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 64.2%40.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.2%28.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.1%65.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.1%42.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP27.3% · strongest party
SP27.3%
SVP17.9%
GRÜNE15.4%
GLP14.0%
Mitte8.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier158%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
158%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 66 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 9.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'061 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentAnnemarie Berlinger-Staub · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitekoeniz.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (11)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Köniz?
- Köniz has 11 postal codes: 3007, 3084, 3095, 3097, 3098, 3144, 3145, 3147, 3172, 3173, 3174.
- What is the tax rate in Köniz?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Köniz is 158% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Köniz have?
- Köniz has 42'958 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Köniz in?
- Köniz is located in canton BE.