Population
78'863↑0.8%
About St. Gallen
City · St. Gallen
St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector. The city is home to the University of St. Gallen, one of the best business schools in Europe.
Population
78'863
Tax multiplier
138%
St. Gallen in numbers
Federal data — BFS (STATPOP, STATENT, land use), ESTV, BAKOM, ARE.Tax multiplier
138%
Top 10% in canton
Median taxable income
CHF 59'893
Bottom quartile in canton
Vacancy
2.30%↑9.5%
Top 10% in canton
- Settlement42%
- Forest28%
- Agriculture28%
- Other2%
Foreign residents
34.2%↑1.7%
Top quartile in canton
Dwellings
45'522↑0.3%
Jobs (FTE)
64'788↑0.9%
85%
76%
Fibre
Housing market in St. Gallen
The rental vacancy rate is 2.30%, 68% above the cantonal average (1.37 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 138%, 22% above the cantonal average (113 %). Median taxable income is CHF 59'893, 11% below the Swiss median (CHF 67'216). St. Gallen has 78'863 residents (2024).
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).
