Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
22'929 51.1%
Men
21'969 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
8'471 18.9%
Swiss citizens
30'384 67.1%
Foreign residents
14'925 32.9%
0–19 · 8'471 · 18.9%20–64 · 28'241 · 62.9%65+ · 8'186 · 18.2%
Foreign residents 32.9%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 52.1%37.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.4%24.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.0%72.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.0%46.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP27.0% · strongest party
SP27.0%
GRÜNE20.2%
FDP18.4%
SVP12.0%
PdA/Sol.10.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier65%
Cantonal tax multiplier124%
65%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 23 in canton NeuchâtelSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Neuchâtel · 3.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'071 mm
11.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteneuchatelville.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (8)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Neuchâtel?
- Neuchâtel has 8 postal codes: 2000, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2042, 2067, 2068.
- What is the tax rate in Neuchâtel?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Neuchâtel is 65% (2026); canton NE levies 124%.
- How many residents does Neuchâtel have?
- Neuchâtel has 44'898 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Neuchâtel in?
- Neuchâtel is located in canton NE.