Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
8'580 52.1%
Men
7'887 47.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'955 17.9%
Swiss citizens
14'490 87.4%
Foreign residents
2'091 12.6%
0–19 · 2'955 · 17.9%20–64 · 9'403 · 57.1%65+ · 4'109 · 25.0%
Foreign residents 12.6%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 59.9%54.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.9%46.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.0%49.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.0%25.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP30.2% · strongest party
SVP30.2%
SP16.5%
GLP11.1%
EVP9.0%
GRÜNE7.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier162%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
162%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 91 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Thun · 5.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 2025937 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesteffisburg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Steffisburg?
- Steffisburg has 5 postal codes: 3612, 3613, 3617, 3624, 3627.
- What is the tax rate in Steffisburg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Steffisburg is 162% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Steffisburg have?
- Steffisburg has 16'467 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Steffisburg in?
- Steffisburg is located in canton BE.