Obwalden

Sarnen · Central Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1291

German

38'472

Population

491.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'234

Median Salary

10.5%

Tax Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Obwalden at a Glance

Geography

CapitalSarnen

Area491.0 km²

Population Density78 /km2

RegionCentral Switzerland

Population

Total Population38'472

Foreign Population13.4%

Number of Municipalities7

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'234

/month

-8.2% vs CH

Tax Burden

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10.5%

Effective Tax Rate

-5.2% vs CH

Tax Index:67.1(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

-1.3% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 58'765

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'120

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-22.8% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 298

/month (Adult Premium)

-25.1% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

18.7

per 1,000 inhabitants

-58.6% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeOW

CapitalSarnen

Joined Confederation1291

RegionCentral Switzerland

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Sources

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