Thurgau

Frauenfeld · Eastern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1803

German

285'026

Population

991.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'123

Median Salary

12.8%

Tax Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Thurgau at a Glance

Geography

CapitalFrauenfeld

Area991.0 km²

Population Density288 /km2

RegionEastern Switzerland

Population

Total Population285'026

Foreign Population26.2%

Number of Municipalities80

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'123

/month

-9.8% vs CH

Tax Burden

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12.8%

Effective Tax Rate

-2.8% vs CH

Tax Index:81.8(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

-0.5% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 64'532

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'320

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-9.0% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 365

/month (Adult Premium)

-8.3% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

32.4

per 1,000 inhabitants

-28.3% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeTG

CapitalFrauenfeld

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