Solothurn

Solothurn · Swiss Plateau · Joined Confederation 1481

German

278'749

Population

791.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'234

Median Salary

14.8%

Tax Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

100

Municipalities

Solothurn at a Glance

Geography

CapitalSolothurn

Area791.0 km²

Population Density352 /km2

RegionSwiss Plateau

Population

Total Population278'749

Foreign Population23.4%

Number of Municipalities100

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'234

/month

-8.2% vs CH

Tax Burden

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14.8%

Effective Tax Rate

-0.8% vs CH

Tax Index:94.6(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

-0.1% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 68'765

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'180

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-18.6% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 378

/month (Adult Premium)

-5.0% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

36.7

per 1,000 inhabitants

-18.8% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeSO

CapitalSolothurn

Joined Confederation1481

RegionSwiss Plateau

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Sources

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