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Swiss Statistics at a Glance

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Key Figures

Inhabitants
8'786'394
+0.8% vs. Last Year
Avg Salary
CHF 6'758 /month
+1.2% vs. Last Year
Unemployment
2.2%
-0.3% vs. Last Year
Cantons
26

Source: BFS (Federal Statistical Office), As of 2024

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👥 By Population

  • 1. Zürich1'579'967
  • 2. Bern1'043'132
  • 3. Vaud830'599
  • 4. Aargau709'562
  • 5. St. Gallen523'421

💰 By Salary

  • 1. ZugCHF 8'500
  • 2. Basel-StadtCHF 7'800
  • 3. ZürichCHF 7'600
  • 4. GenèveCHF 7'500
  • 5. Basel-LandschaftCHF 7'200

📊 Lowest Taxes

  • 1. Zug9.8%
  • 2. Schwyz11.5%
  • 3. Nidwalden11.9%
  • 4. Obwalden12.8%
  • 5. Uri14.2%

Latest Data

UPDATESalaries in Switzerland
BFS · 2024-12-15
NEWTaxes in Switzerland
ESTV · 2024-12-10
UPDATEPopulation of Switzerland
BFS · 2024-12-01
UPDATEHealth Insurance in Switzerland
BAG · 2024-11-28

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