Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
900 49.5%
Men
919 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
353 19.4%
Swiss citizens
1'702 93.1%
Foreign residents
127 6.9%
0–19 · 353 · 19.4%20–64 · 1'054 · 57.9%65+ · 412 · 22.6%
Foreign residents 6.9%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 58.7%55.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.7%64.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.6%45.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.6%23.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP53.4% · strongest party
SVP53.4%
SP12.3%
Mitte9.0%
GLP6.8%
GRÜNE5.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier187%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
187%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 267 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 12.4 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 · CC0Websitewalkringen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Walkringen?
- Walkringen has 4 postal codes: 3068, 3415, 3512, 3513.
- What is the tax rate in Walkringen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Walkringen is 187% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Walkringen have?
- Walkringen has 1'819 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Walkringen in?
- Walkringen is located in canton BE.