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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
26
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