Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Herisau · Eastern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1513

German

55'445

Population

243.0 km²

Area

CHF 5'876

Median Salary

12.1%

Tax Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Appenzell Ausserrhoden at a Glance

Geography

CapitalHerisau

Area243.0 km²

Population Density228 /km2

RegionEastern Switzerland

Population

Total Population55'445

Foreign Population15.8%

Number of Municipalities20

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 5'876

/month

-13.4% vs CH

Tax Burden

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12.1%

Effective Tax Rate

-3.6% vs CH

Tax Index:77.3(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.4%

-0.7% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 62'876

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'150

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-20.7% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 358

/month (Adult Premium)

-10.1% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

26.8

per 1,000 inhabitants

-40.7% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeAR

CapitalHerisau

Joined Confederation1513

RegionEastern Switzerland

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Sources

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