Zurich

Zuerich · Swiss Plateau · Joined Confederation 1351

German

1'553'423

Population

1'729.0 km²

Area

CHF 7'235

Median Salary

15.2%

Tax Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

162

Municipalities

Zurich at a Glance

Geography

CapitalZuerich

Area1'729.0 km²

Population Density898 /km2

RegionSwiss Plateau

Population

Total Population1'553'423

Foreign Population27.8%

Number of Municipalities162

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 7'235

/month

+6.6% vs CH

Tax Burden

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15.2%

Effective Tax Rate

-0.5% vs CH

Tax Index:97.2(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.1%

+0.0% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 98'234

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'850

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+27.6% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 428

/month (Adult Premium)

+7.5% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

54.2

per 1,000 inhabitants

+19.9% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeZUERICH

CapitalZuerich

Joined Confederation1351

RegionSwiss Plateau

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Sources

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