Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
608 50.9%
Men
587 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
234 19.6%
Swiss citizens
1'118 93.3%
Foreign residents
80 6.7%
0–19 · 234 · 19.6%20–64 · 664 · 55.6%65+ · 297 · 24.9%
Foreign residents 6.7%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 64.3%58.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.3%57.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.8%44.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.8%24.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.9% · strongest party
SVP39.9%
SP11.8%
Mitte9.6%
GRÜNE8.9%
GLP8.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier159%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
159%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 73 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 12.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'061 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewald-be.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wald?
- Wald has 3 postal codes: 3086, 3087, 3096.
- What is the tax rate in Wald?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wald is 159% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Wald have?
- Wald has 1'195 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wald in?
- Wald is located in canton BE.