Valais

Sitten · Western Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1815

FrenchGerman

348'503

Population

5'224.0 km²

Area

CHF 5'654

Median Salary

17.8%

Tax Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

122

Municipalities

Valais at a Glance

Geography

CapitalSitten

Area5'224.0 km²

Population Density67 /km2

RegionWestern Switzerland

Population

Total Population348'503

Foreign Population24.1%

Number of Municipalities122

Official LanguagesFrench, German

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 5'654

/month

-16.7% vs CH

Tax Burden

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17.8%

Effective Tax Rate

+2.2% vs CH

Tax Index:113.8(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

+0.4% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 58'765

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'120

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-22.8% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 412

/month (Adult Premium)

+3.5% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

35.8

per 1,000 inhabitants

-20.8% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeVS

CapitalSitten

Joined Confederation1815

RegionWestern Switzerland

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Sources

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