Government budget and revenue in Solothurn (Espace Mittelland, Switzerland): official figures
In 2024 the cantonal government of Solothurn spent CHF 2.7 billion in total, or CHF 9,146 per resident, 3rd lowest of 26 cantons (all cantons: CHF 12,109 per resident).
Does Solothurn have a budget deficit?
Revenue of the cantonal government of Solothurn came to CHF 2.7 billion in 2024, leaving a financing surplus of CHF 14.50 million (0.5% of spending).
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow much tax does Solothurn collect?
Taxes raised CHF 1.1 billion for the cantonal government of Solothurn in 2024, CHF 3,826 per resident and 41.6% of all revenue; that is 5th lowest of 26 cantons on cantonal tax per head.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyDoes Solothurn receive money from fiscal equalisation?
Through fiscal and burden equalisation Solothurn was a net receiver in 2024: equalisation payments received exceeded those paid by CHF 391.46 million, about CHF 1,351 per resident.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow much debt does Solothurn have?
At the end of 2024 the liabilities of the cantonal government of Solothurn exceeded its financial assets by CHF 1.1 billion, a net debt of CHF 3,692 per resident, 8th highest of 26 cantons.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyMore figures
- Direct taxes on individuals (income and wealth tax) brought Solothurn CHF 819.43 million in 2024, against CHF 119.71 million from direct taxes on companies, so companies paid 12.7% of the two combined. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Transfer revenue, mainly federal grants, revenue shares and equalisation, made up 45.8% of the revenue of the cantonal government of Solothurn in 2024 (CHF 1.2 billion). Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Spending per resident by the cantonal government of Solothurn rose by 10.9% in five years, from CHF 8,248 in 2019 to CHF 9,146 in 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Personnel costs, including teachers' salaries of CHF 90.94 million, took 19.9% of cantonal spending in Solothurn in 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
How Solothurn compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Cantonal government spending per resident (CHF) (2024)
Solothurn ranks 24 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal government spending per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | St. Gallen | CHF 9,879 |
| 21 | Obwalden | CHF 9,831 |
| 22 | Luzern | CHF 9,528 |
| 23 | Schwyz | CHF 9,520 |
| 24 | Solothurn | CHF 9,146 |
| 25 | Aargau | CHF 8,387 |
| 26 | Thurgau | CHF 8,343 |
Cantonal tax revenue per resident (CHF) (2024)
Solothurn ranks 22 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal tax revenue per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Valais / Wallis | CHF 4,396 |
| 20 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 4,336 |
| 21 | Aargau | CHF 4,071 |
| 22 | Solothurn | CHF 3,826 |
| 23 | Obwalden | CHF 3,437 |
| 24 | Thurgau | CHF 3,326 |
| 25 | Glarus | CHF 3,320 |
Cantonal net debt I per resident (CHF; negative = net wealth) (2024)
Solothurn ranks 8 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal net debt I per resident (CHF; negative = net wealth) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Uri | CHF 6,935 |
| 6 | Jura | CHF 5,818 |
| 7 | Bern / Berne | CHF 5,357 |
| 8 | Solothurn | CHF 3,692 |
| 9 | Zürich | CHF 3,006 |
| 10 | Valais / Wallis | CHF 2,603 |
| 11 | Thurgau | CHF 2,131 |
Net fiscal and burden equalisation received per resident (CHF; negative = net payer) (2024)
Solothurn ranks 7 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Net fiscal and burden equalisation received per resident (CHF; negative = net payer) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Glarus | CHF 1,515 |
| 5 | Uri | CHF 1,477 |
| 6 | Neuchâtel | CHF 1,438 |
| 7 | Solothurn | CHF 1,351 |
| 8 | Bern / Berne | CHF 1,231 |
| 9 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | CHF 947 |
| 10 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 754 |
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Sources
- Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF): Detaillierte Daten FS und GFS Modell: Standardauswertungen (financial statistics of the Confederation, cantons, communes and social insurance, 1990-2024; standardauswertung.csv with its codelist, saved zipped), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5fec658d1506…)
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