Neuchatel

Neuenburg · Western Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1815

French

175'894

Population

803.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'234

Median Salary

16.8%

Tax Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Neuchatel at a Glance

Geography

CapitalNeuenburg

Area803.0 km²

Population Density219 /km2

RegionWestern Switzerland

Population

Total Population175'894

Foreign Population26.8%

Number of Municipalities27

Official LanguagesFrench

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'234

/month

-8.2% vs CH

Tax Burden

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16.8%

Effective Tax Rate

+1.2% vs CH

Tax Index:107.4(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

+1.7% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 72'876

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'280

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-11.7% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 425

/month (Adult Premium)

+6.8% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

62.4

per 1,000 inhabitants

+38.1% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeNE

CapitalNeuenburg

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