Zug

Zug · Central Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1352

German

131'164

Population

239.0 km²

Area

CHF 7'892

Median Salary

8.2%

Tax Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Zug at a Glance

Geography

CapitalZug

Area239.0 km²

Population Density549 /km2

RegionCentral Switzerland

Population

Total Population131'164

Foreign Population28.9%

Number of Municipalities11

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 7'892

/month

+16.3% vs CH

Tax Burden

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8.2%

Effective Tax Rate

-7.5% vs CH

Tax Index:52.4(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

-0.5% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 156'789

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 2'150

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+48.3% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 398

/month (Adult Premium)

+0.0% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

45.2

per 1,000 inhabitants

+0.0% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeZG

CapitalZug

Joined Confederation1352

RegionCentral Switzerland

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Sources

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