Government and politics in Neuchâtel (Espace Mittelland, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Neuchâtel is run by a 5-member cantonal government, elected in 2025, and a 100-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2025.
Which party is largest in Neuchâtel?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Neuchâtel after the 2025 election is the FDP (The Liberals) with 30 of 100 seats (30.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Neuchâtel parliament?
Women won 54 of the 100 seats in the Neuchâtel parliament in 2025, a share of 54.0% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Neuchâtel?
The 5 seats of the Neuchâtel cantonal government (elected 2025, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: FDP (The Liberals) 2, Social Democrats (SP) 2, Greens 1.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Neuchâtel?
No party dominates the Neuchâtel cantonal executive: no list holds more than 2 of its 5 seats, and 3 different parties are represented in it.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- Seats in the Neuchâtel parliament elected in 2025: FDP (The Liberals) 30, Social Democrats (SP) 27, Greens 15, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 12, Party of Labour (PdA) 8, Green Liberals (GLP) 5. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 100 members for 180,365 residents, the Neuchâtel parliament has one seat for every 1,804 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Neuchâtel compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Neuchâtel ranks 1 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neuchâtel | 54.0% |
| 2 | Bern / Berne | 46.2% |
| 3 | Basel-Stadt | 46.0% |
| 4 | Zürich | 43.9% |
| 5 | Luzern | 40.0% |
| 6 | Valais / Wallis | 38.5% |
| 7 | Basel-Landschaft | 37.8% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Neuchâtel ranks 14 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Thurgau | 32.3% |
| 12 | Bern / Berne | 31.9% |
| 13 | Basel-Stadt | 31.0% |
| 14 | Neuchâtel | 30.0% |
| 15 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 29.2% |
| 16 | Jura | 28.3% |
| 17 | Nidwalden | 28.3% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Neuchâtel ranks 15 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Valais / Wallis | 2,893 |
| 13 | Thurgau | 2,329 |
| 14 | Basel-Stadt | 2,042 |
| 15 | Neuchâtel | 1,804 |
| 16 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 1,728 |
| 17 | Schwyz | 1,701 |
| 18 | Zug | 1,688 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Neuchâtel ranks 23 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 16.4% |
| 20 | Vaud | 15.3% |
| 21 | Basel-Stadt | 12.0% |
| 22 | Genève | 12.0% |
| 23 | Neuchâtel | 12.0% |
| 24 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 10.8% |
| 25 | Ticino | 10.0% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Neuchâtel ranks 2 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basel-Stadt | 31.0% |
| 2 | Neuchâtel | 27.0% |
| 3 | Jura | 26.7% |
| 4 | Schaffhausen | 26.7% |
| 5 | Bern / Berne | 22.5% |
| 6 | Basel-Landschaft | 22.2% |
| 7 | Vaud | 21.3% |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Parlamentswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Parteien, Geschlecht und Kantonen (elections counted up to 4 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fd812b0d11ac…)
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Regierungswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Partei und Kanton (T 17.02.06.01, elections counted up to 18 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0f5f46a4367…)
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