Geneva

Genf · Western Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1815

French

509'482

Population

282.0 km²

Area

CHF 7'421

Median Salary

19.2%

Tax Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Geneva at a Glance

Geography

CapitalGenf

Area282.0 km²

Population Density1'806 /km2

RegionWestern Switzerland

Population

Total Population509'482

Foreign Population40.8%

Number of Municipalities45

Official LanguagesFrench

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 7'421

/month

+9.3% vs CH

Tax Burden

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19.2%

Effective Tax Rate

+3.5% vs CH

Tax Index:122.8(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

+2.1% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 112'345

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 2'080

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+43.4% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 512

/month (Adult Premium)

+28.6% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

98.7

per 1,000 inhabitants

+118.4% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeGE

CapitalGenf

Joined Confederation1815

RegionWestern Switzerland

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Sources

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