Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'326 50.5%
Men
5'219 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'561 24.3%
Swiss citizens
5'992 55.7%
Foreign residents
4'766 44.3%
0–19 · 2'561 · 24.3%20–64 · 6'259 · 59.4%65+ · 1'725 · 16.4%
Foreign residents 44.3%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 48.3%58.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.3%50.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.6%65.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.6%27.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP31.1% · strongest party
FDP31.1%
SP29.0%
SVP23.2%
GRÜNE5.4%
Mitte4.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier70%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
70%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 144 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Payerne · 1.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 2025806 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentChristelle Luisier · FDP.Die Liberalen
Websitepayerne.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Payerne?
- Payerne has 3 postal codes: 1530, 1551, 1562.
- What is the tax rate in Payerne?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Payerne is 70% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Payerne have?
- Payerne has 10'545 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Payerne in?
- Payerne is located in canton VD.