St. Gallen

St. Gallen · Eastern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1803

German

517'026

Population

2'026.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'312

Median Salary

14.5%

Tax Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

St. Gallen at a Glance

Geography

CapitalSt. Gallen

Area2'026.0 km²

Population Density255 /km2

RegionEastern Switzerland

Population

Total Population517'026

Foreign Population24.8%

Number of Municipalities77

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'312

/month

-7.0% vs CH

Tax Burden

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14.5%

Effective Tax Rate

-1.2% vs CH

Tax Index:92.7(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

-0.2% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 68'234

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'350

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-6.9% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 385

/month (Adult Premium)

-3.3% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

38.5

per 1,000 inhabitants

-14.8% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeST-GALLEN

CapitalSt. Gallen

Joined Confederation1803

RegionEastern Switzerland

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Sources

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