Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen · Eastern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1501

German

84'115

Population

298.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'345

Median Salary

13.2%

Tax Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Schaffhausen at a Glance

Geography

CapitalSchaffhausen

Area298.0 km²

Population Density282 /km2

RegionEastern Switzerland

Population

Total Population84'115

Foreign Population25.1%

Number of Municipalities26

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'345

/month

-6.5% vs CH

Tax Burden

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13.2%

Effective Tax Rate

-2.5% vs CH

Tax Index:84.4(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

-0.4% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 82'345

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'280

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-11.7% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 365

/month (Adult Premium)

-8.3% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

38.2

per 1,000 inhabitants

-15.5% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeSH

CapitalSchaffhausen

Joined Confederation1501

RegionEastern Switzerland

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Sources

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