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Living in Bulle

Bulle is a city in Switzerland. Bulle had a population of 27,101 at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 11,928 at the end of 2024.

Which Switzerland-wide rules apply when you move to Bulle?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SwitzerlandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bulle.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Bulle yet. Switzerland has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bulle?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2022). Source: Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO1

Unemployment across cities in SwitzerlandUnemployment in Bulle is 2.9%. Of 175 cities with data, 52 have unemployment of 2 to under 3%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Switzerland per band12 cities: 0% to under 1%120–151 cities: 1% to under 2%511–252 cities: 2% to under 3%522–3Bulle 2.9%38 cities: 3% to under 4%383–415 cities: 4% to under 5%154–52 cities: 5% to under 6%25–62 cities: 6% to under 7%26–71 city: 8% to under 9%18–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–101 city: 11% to under 12%111–12

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,307 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch15Official
Unemployment rate2.9 %country median 2.3%31 Dec 2022Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bulle. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

arbeit.swiss — Public employment service

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs / public employment service

Job SearchCareer Counselling
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bulle. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportVIP3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Distance to nearest airport27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bulle. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Cantonal integration programmes — Newcomer Adaptation

SEM and cantons

For migrants, refugees.

German, French, ItalianIn Person
Open official information

fide language promotion system — State Language Course

State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

For adult migrants.

German, French, ItalianIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bulle.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Bulle?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2021) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: cdn.who.int2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bulle average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND15°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bulle average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016060667280128130146140103918090JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Bulle average monthly sunshine, hours050100150200126133161165165181198198169158117108JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bulle annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SwitzerlandAnnual PM2.5 in Bulle is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 42 cities with data, 11 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Switzerland per band1 city: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³12–33 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³36–78 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³87–811 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³118–99 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³99–10Bulle 9.08 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³810–111 city: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³116–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–18

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 8.831 Dec 2021cdn.who.int2Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.3 · Feb -0.5 · Mar 1.6 · Apr 4.4 · May 8.5 · Jun 12.3 · Jul 14.5 · Aug 14.5 · Sep 11 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 3.3 · Dec 0.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.6 · Feb -6.1 · Mar -4.1 · Apr -1.6 · May 2.1 · Jun 5.7 · Jul 7.6 · Aug 8 · Sep 4.8 · Oct 2.2 · Nov -2.2 · Dec -4.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official
Average temperature by monthJan -2.9 · Feb -3.4 · Mar -1.5 · Apr 1 · May 4.9 · Jun 8.6 · Jul 10.6 · Aug 10.8 · Sep 7.4 · Oct 4.8 · Nov 0.4 · Dec -1.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.3 · Feb 65.5 · Mar 72.2 · Apr 80 · May 127.6 · Jun 129.5 · Jul 146.2 · Aug 140.4 · Sep 103.2 · Oct 90.7 · Nov 80.3 · Dec 89.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 125.7 · Feb 133 · Mar 161.1 · Apr 164.8 · May 164.9 · Jun 181.1 · Jul 198.2 · Aug 197.5 · Sep 169 · Oct 157.8 · Nov 117.4 · Dec 107.7 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official

Cities of a similar size in Switzerland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Switzerland cities
Frauenfeld27,099 residentsMeyrin27,059 residentsWetzikon (ZH)26,977 residentsMontreux26,955 residentsDietikon28,295 residentsWädenswil25,704 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Bulle?

The published population was 27,101 people in 2024. Source: Switzerland official denominator source9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bulle residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport56%Foreign residents44%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents538.2 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024Swiss Federal Statistical Office/OFS/BFS8Official
City area23.82 km²2020Exact BFS Arealstatistik municipality area: sum of exhaustive NOAS top-level categories 1-4, PERIOD=A5 (2020-2025), FJ=2020, municipality REGION state 2025-01-01; hectares converted to km².3Official
Foreign Nonpermanent Resident Population Total161 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official
Foreign residents11,928 people31 Dec 2024Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024.6Official
Nonpermanent Resident Population Total161 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official
Population density1,138 people/km²31 Dec 2024Reproducible density from BFS STATPOP permanent population at 31.12.2024 divided by the exact official BFS municipality area denominator (2020-2025; FJ=2020; area observed_at=2020).3Official
Population27,101 people31 Dec 2024Switzerland official denominator source9Official
Swiss Nonpermanent Resident Population Total0 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official
Swiss Permanent Resident Population Total15,173 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official

International community in Bulle

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Permanent resident population, total sex, all ages · 2025-12-31

Published groupPeopleShare
Place of birth - total27,276100.0%
In Switzerland15,64657.4%
Abroad11,63042.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Country of birth

Non-permanent resident population, total sex, all ages · 2025-12-31

Published groupPeopleShare
Place of birth - total146100.0%
Abroad14297.3%
In Switzerland42.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

Non-permanent resident population, total sex, all ages · 2025-12-31

Published groupPeopleShare
Citizenship - total146100.0%
Portugal4430.1%
France2819.2%
Spain2819.2%
Ukraine1611.0%
Germany74.8%
Italy74.8%
Afghanistan74.8%
Kosovo21.4%
Morocco21.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Hungary10.7%
Eritrea10.7%
Brazil10.7%
India10.7%
Syria10.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Bulle a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student59%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 47–71%
Family63%strong on family, weak on safety · range 51–75%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–65%
Foreign residents11,928 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024.
Population27,101 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Switzerland official denominator source
Median gross salary (regional)4,307 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch
Unemployment rate2.9 %31 Dec 2022Official source · Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2021Official source · cdn.who.int
Cars per 1,000 residents538.2 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024Official source · Swiss Federal Statistical Office/OFS/BFS
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bulle under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bulle?

The published population was 27,101 people in 2024. Source: Switzerland official denominator source.

Is the air quality good in Bulle?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2021) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: cdn.who.int.

What is the unemployment rate in Bulle?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2022). Source: Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO.

What is the typical salary around Bulle?

The median gross salary is 4,307 EUR/month. Source: www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch.

How many foreign residents live in Bulle?

11,928 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024..

Is Bulle a good place to live?

Bulle may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Place of birth - total live in Bulle?

The official country of birth distribution records 27,276 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2025-12-31. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Bulle, Switzerland: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ch/bulle/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO dam-api.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-04
  2. cdn.who.int cdn.who.int · checked 2026-08-26
  3. Exact BFS Arealstatistik municipality area: sum of exhaustive NOAS top-level categories 1-4, PERIOD=A5 (2020-2025), FJ=2020, municipality REGION state 2025-01-01; hectares converted to km². disseminate.stats.swiss · checked 2026-07-15
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 2024 pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-07-18
  6. Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024. pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2024-12-31
  7. Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-30
  8. Swiss Federal Statistical Office/OFS/BFS pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-08
  9. Switzerland official denominator source pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-07-14
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-27

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