Lucerne

Luzern · Central Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1332

German

420'132

Population

1'493.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'589

Median Salary

13.5%

Tax Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Lucerne at a Glance

Geography

CapitalLuzern

Area1'493.0 km²

Population Density281 /km2

RegionCentral Switzerland

Population

Total Population420'132

Foreign Population18.5%

Number of Municipalities80

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'589

/month

-2.9% vs CH

Tax Burden

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13.5%

Effective Tax Rate

-2.2% vs CH

Tax Index:86.3(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.5%

-0.6% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 72'345

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'450

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+0.0% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 365

/month (Adult Premium)

-8.3% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

35.8

per 1,000 inhabitants

-20.8% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeLU

CapitalLuzern

Joined Confederation1332

RegionCentral Switzerland

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Sources

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