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Ticino

Bellinzona · Ticino · Joined Confederation 1803

Italian
351'491
Population
2'812.0 km²
Area
CHF 5'876
Median Salary
15.8%
Tax Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
108
Municipalities

Ticino at a Glance

Geography

CapitalBellinzona
Area2'812.0 km²
Population Density125 /km2
RegionTicino

Population

Total Population351'491
Foreign Population28.4%
Number of Municipalities108
Official LanguagesItalian

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 5'876
/month
-13.4% vs CH

Tax Burden

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15.8%
Effective Tax Rate
+0.2% vs CH
Tax Index:101.0(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.8%
+0.7% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 68'432

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'180
/month (3.5 Rooms)
-18.6% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 448
/month (Adult Premium)
+12.6% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

52.1
per 1,000 inhabitants
+15.3% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeTESSIN
CapitalBellinzona
Joined Confederation1803
RegionTicino

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Sources

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