Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'581 50.0%
Men
2'578 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'047 20.3%
Swiss citizens
4'691 90.1%
Foreign residents
518 9.9%
0–19 · 1'047 · 20.3%20–64 · 2'867 · 55.6%65+ · 1'245 · 24.1%
Foreign residents 9.9%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 56.2%58.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.2%62.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 46.7%38.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.4%19.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP47.8% · strongest party
SVP47.8%
SP10.8%
Mitte8.4%
EDU6.6%
GLP6.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier179%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
179%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 202 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Langnau i.E. · 12 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'192 mm
9.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesumiswald.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Sumiswald?
- Sumiswald has 7 postal codes: 3416, 3454, 3455, 3457, 3462, 4952, 4954.
- What is the tax rate in Sumiswald?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Sumiswald is 179% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Sumiswald have?
- Sumiswald has 5'159 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Sumiswald in?
- Sumiswald is located in canton BE.