Bern

Bern · Swiss Plateau · Joined Confederation 1353

GermanFrench

1'043'132

Population

5'959.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'478

Median Salary

17.2%

Tax Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

346

Municipalities

Bern at a Glance

Geography

CapitalBern

Area5'959.0 km²

Population Density175 /km2

RegionSwiss Plateau

Population

Total Population1'043'132

Foreign Population16.2%

Number of Municipalities346

Official LanguagesGerman, French

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'478

/month

-4.6% vs CH

Tax Burden

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17.2%

Effective Tax Rate

+1.5% vs CH

Tax Index:110.0(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.8%

-0.3% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 76'543

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'320

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-9.0% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 389

/month (Adult Premium)

-2.3% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

42.1

per 1,000 inhabitants

-6.9% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeBE

CapitalBern

Joined Confederation1353

RegionSwiss Plateau

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Sources

FSO - Federal Statistical Office
FTA - Federal Tax Administration
FOPH - Federal Office of Public Health
As of 2024