Government and politics in Appenzell Innerrhoden (Ostschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden is run by a 7-member cantonal government, elected in 2024, and a 50-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2023.
How many women are in the Appenzell Innerrhoden parliament?
Women won 11 of the 50 seats in the Appenzell Innerrhoden parliament in 2023, a share of 22.0% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
The 7 seats of the Appenzell Innerrhoden cantonal government (elected 2024, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: Centre party (Die Mitte) 3, other lists 3, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 1.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
No party dominates the Appenzell Innerrhoden cantonal executive: no list holds more than 3 of its 7 seats, and 2 different parties are represented in it.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- The BFS notes that the 50 seats of the Appenzell Innerrhoden cantonal parliament (elected 2023) cannot be assigned to parties. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 50 members for 16,890 residents, the Appenzell Innerrhoden parliament has one seat for every 338 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Appenzell Innerrhoden compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Appenzell Innerrhoden ranks 24 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | St. Gallen | 28.3% |
| 21 | Zug | 27.5% |
| 22 | Glarus | 26.7% |
| 23 | Obwalden | 25.5% |
| 24 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | 22.0% |
| 25 | Uri | 21.9% |
| 26 | Schwyz | 20.0% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Appenzell Innerrhoden ranks 26 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Jura | 1,253 |
| 21 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 880 |
| 22 | Nidwalden | 761 |
| 23 | Obwalden | 725 |
| 24 | Glarus | 708 |
| 25 | Uri | 603 |
| 26 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | 338 |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Parlamentswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Parteien, Geschlecht und Kantonen (elections counted up to 4 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fd812b0d11ac…)
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Regierungswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Partei und Kanton (T 17.02.06.01, elections counted up to 18 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0f5f46a4367…)
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