Schwyz

Schwyz · Central Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1291

German

164'651

Population

908.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'876

Median Salary

10.8%

Tax Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Schwyz at a Glance

Geography

CapitalSchwyz

Area908.0 km²

Population Density181 /km2

RegionCentral Switzerland

Population

Total Population164'651

Foreign Population21.3%

Number of Municipalities30

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'876

/month

+1.3% vs CH

Tax Burden

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10.8%

Effective Tax Rate

-4.8% vs CH

Tax Index:69.0(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.2%

-0.9% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 82'345

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'580

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+9.0% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 345

/month (Adult Premium)

-13.3% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

28.4

per 1,000 inhabitants

-37.2% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeSZ

CapitalSchwyz

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