Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
8'294 50.6%
Men
8'112 49.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'261 19.9%
Swiss citizens
12'885 77.8%
Foreign residents
3'673 22.2%
0–19 · 3'261 · 19.9%20–64 · 9'883 · 60.2%65+ · 3'262 · 19.9%
Foreign residents 22.2%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 54.6%54.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.6%45.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.4%55.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.4%24.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP27.7% · strongest party
SVP27.7%
SP20.4%
Mitte11.8%
FDP11.3%
GLP9.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier170%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
170%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 143 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grenchen · 12 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 · CC0Websitelyss.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lyss?
- Lyss has 3 postal codes: 2557, 3250, 3292.
- What is the tax rate in Lyss?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lyss is 170% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Lyss have?
- Lyss has 16'406 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lyss in?
- Lyss is located in canton BE.