Health in Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Ostschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
Health spending by the cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden reached CHF 116.73 million in 2024, CHF 2,059 per resident, 5th highest of 26 cantons and 19.3% of cantonal spending.
How much does Appenzell Ausserrhoden pay for hospitals?
On cantonal spending for hospitals and nursing homes per resident, Appenzell Ausserrhoden came 8th lowest of 26 cantons in 2024, against CHF 1,488 for all cantons together.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Appenzell Ausserrhoden had 5 hospitals with 540 beds in 2024, or 9.5 beds per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 4.2).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- Hospitals and nursing homes absorbed CHF 76.07 million of that in 2024 (CHF 1,341 per resident), while ambulatory care received CHF 66,000 and prevention CHF 742,142. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Cantonal health spending per resident in Appenzell Ausserrhoden increased by 73.1% from 2019 (CHF 1,189) to 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Of the hospital beds in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in 2024, 179 for acute care, 164 in psychiatry and 197 for rehabilitation. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in Appenzell Ausserrhoden recorded 170,955 patient days in 2023, with an average bed occupancy of 91.0%. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- In 2010 Appenzell Ausserrhoden counted 8 hospitals and 485 beds, so the number of beds had risen by 11.2% by 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in Appenzell Ausserrhoden ran 14 operating theatres and 3 delivery rooms in 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Appenzell Ausserrhoden compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 5 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Basel-Stadt | CHF 3,384 |
| 3 | Vaud | CHF 2,471 |
| 4 | Neuchâtel | CHF 2,344 |
| 5 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 2,059 |
| 6 | Jura | CHF 2,044 |
| 7 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | CHF 1,947 |
| 8 | Uri | CHF 1,917 |
Cantonal spending on hospitals and nursing homes per resident (CHF) (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 19 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal spending on hospitals and nursing homes per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Ticino | CHF 1,391 |
| 17 | Valais / Wallis | CHF 1,362 |
| 18 | Schwyz | CHF 1,354 |
| 19 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 1,341 |
| 20 | Nidwalden | CHF 1,337 |
| 21 | Aargau | CHF 1,335 |
| 22 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | CHF 1,296 |
Hospital beds per 1,000 residents (2024)
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ranks 2 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Hospital beds per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basel-Stadt | 11.2 |
| 2 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 9.5 |
| 3 | Thurgau | 6.0 |
| 4 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 5.8 |
| 5 | Ticino | 4.9 |
| 6 | Jura | 4.7 |
| 7 | Genève | 4.6 |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Angebot der Krankenhäuser nach Grossregion, Kanton und Betriebstyp, 2010-2024 (Krankenhausstatistik, px-x-1404010100_102), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 48e34cd9539b…)
- 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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