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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
30
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