Government budget and revenue in Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Ostschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
In 2024 the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden spent CHF 604.07 million in total, or CHF 10,653 per resident, 11th lowest of 26 cantons (all cantons: CHF 12,109 per resident).
Does Appenzell Ausserrhoden have a budget deficit?
Revenue of the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden came to CHF 544.76 million in 2024, leaving a financing deficit of CHF 59.30 million (9.8% of spending).
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow much tax does Appenzell Ausserrhoden collect?
Taxes raised CHF 245.86 million for the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in 2024, CHF 4,336 per resident and 45.1% of all revenue; that is 7th lowest of 26 cantons on cantonal tax per head.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyDoes Appenzell Ausserrhoden receive money from fiscal equalisation?
Through fiscal and burden equalisation Appenzell Ausserrhoden was a net receiver in 2024: equalisation payments received exceeded those paid by CHF 42.73 million, about CHF 754 per resident.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow much debt does Appenzell Ausserrhoden have?
At the end of 2024 the liabilities of the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden exceeded its financial assets by CHF 53.90 million, a net debt of CHF 951 per resident, 13th highest of 26 cantons.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyMore figures
- Direct taxes on individuals (income and wealth tax) brought Appenzell Ausserrhoden CHF 176.32 million in 2024, against CHF 17.50 million from direct taxes on companies, so companies paid 9.0% of the two combined. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Transfer revenue, mainly federal grants, revenue shares and equalisation, made up 40.2% of the revenue of the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in 2024 (CHF 219.25 million). Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Spending per resident by the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden rose by 24.2% in five years, from CHF 8,579 in 2019 to CHF 10,653 in 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Personnel costs, including teachers' salaries of CHF 16.30 million, took 18.3% of cantonal spending in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
How Appenzell Ausserrhoden compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Cantonal government spending per resident (CHF) (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 16 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal government spending per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Schaffhausen | CHF 11,299 |
| 14 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | CHF 11,209 |
| 15 | Zürich | CHF 11,025 |
| 16 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 10,653 |
| 17 | Basel-Landschaft | CHF 10,623 |
| 18 | Glarus | CHF 10,237 |
| 19 | Nidwalden | CHF 9,925 |
Cantonal tax revenue per resident (CHF) (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 20 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal tax revenue per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Schaffhausen | CHF 4,564 |
| 18 | Fribourg / Freiburg | CHF 4,426 |
| 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 |
Cantonal net debt I per resident (CHF; negative = net wealth) (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 13 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal net debt I per resident (CHF; negative = net wealth) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Valais / Wallis | CHF 2,603 |
| 11 | Thurgau | CHF 2,131 |
| 12 | Basel-Stadt | CHF 1,011 |
| 13 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 951 |
| 14 | Obwalden | CHF 588 |
| 15 | Luzern | CHF 195 |
| 16 | Nidwalden | CHF -602 |
Net fiscal and burden equalisation received per resident (CHF; negative = net payer) (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 10 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Net fiscal and burden equalisation received per resident (CHF; negative = net payer) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Solothurn | CHF 1,351 |
| 8 | Bern / Berne | CHF 1,231 |
| 9 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | CHF 947 |
| 10 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 754 |
| 11 | Thurgau | CHF 647 |
| 12 | Aargau | CHF 600 |
| 13 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | CHF 243 |
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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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