Switzerland · Canton BE
Safnern
2553BE CANTON2553
Residents
2'020
Area
5.6 km²
Tax multiplier
140%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'012 50.1%
Men
1'008 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
412 20.4%
Swiss citizens
1'861 90.5%
Foreign residents
196 9.5%
0–19 · 412 · 20.4%20–64 · 1'146 · 56.7%65+ · 462 · 22.9%
Foreign residents 9.5%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 61.0%61.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.0%61.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.0%50.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.0%18.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP42.3% · strongest party
SVP42.3%
SP17.2%
Mitte8.8%
GLP8.7%
FDP7.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier140%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
140%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 21 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grenchen · 7.7 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 · CC0Websitesafnern.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Safnern?
- The postal code of Safnern is 2553.
- What is the tax rate in Safnern?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Safnern is 140% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Safnern have?
- Safnern has 2'020 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Safnern in?
- Safnern is located in canton BE.