Aargau

Aarau · Swiss Plateau · Joined Confederation 1803

German

703'086

Population

1'404.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'534

Median Salary

14.2%

Tax Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

200

Municipalities

Aargau at a Glance

Geography

CapitalAarau

Area1'404.0 km²

Population Density501 /km2

RegionSwiss Plateau

Population

Total Population703'086

Foreign Population25.6%

Number of Municipalities200

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'534

/month

-3.7% vs CH

Tax Burden

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14.2%

Effective Tax Rate

-1.5% vs CH

Tax Index:90.8(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.3%

+0.2% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 74'321

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'450

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+0.0% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 398

/month (Adult Premium)

+0.0% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

48.2

per 1,000 inhabitants

+6.6% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeAARGAU

CapitalAarau

Joined Confederation1803

RegionSwiss Plateau

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Sources

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