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JU

Jura

Delsberg · Western Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1979

French
73'709
Population
838.0 km²
Area
CHF 5'432
Median Salary
17.5%
Tax Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
51
Municipalities

Jura at a Glance

Geography

CapitalDelsberg
Area838.0 km²
Population Density88 /km2
RegionWestern Switzerland

Population

Total Population73'709
Foreign Population14.2%
Number of Municipalities51
Official LanguagesFrench

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 5'432
/month
-20.0% vs CH

Tax Burden

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17.5%
Effective Tax Rate
+1.8% vs CH
Tax Index:111.9(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

3.2%
+1.1% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 52'345

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'050
/month (3.5 Rooms)
-27.6% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 398
/month (Adult Premium)
+0.0% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

38.9
per 1,000 inhabitants
-13.9% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeJU
CapitalDelsberg
Joined Confederation1979
RegionWestern Switzerland

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Sources

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