Fribourg

Freiburg · Swiss Plateau · Joined Confederation 1481

FrenchGerman

329'809

Population

1'671.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'123

Median Salary

15.5%

Tax Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

126

Municipalities

Fribourg at a Glance

Geography

CapitalFreiburg

Area1'671.0 km²

Population Density197 /km2

RegionSwiss Plateau

Population

Total Population329'809

Foreign Population24.6%

Number of Municipalities126

Official LanguagesFrench, German

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'123

/month

-9.8% vs CH

Tax Burden

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15.5%

Effective Tax Rate

-0.2% vs CH

Tax Index:99.1(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

+0.1% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 62'345

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'280

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-11.7% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 412

/month (Adult Premium)

+3.5% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

38.9

per 1,000 inhabitants

-13.9% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeFR

CapitalFreiburg

Joined Confederation1481

RegionSwiss Plateau

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Sources

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