Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'930 48.8%
Men
3'079 51.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'105 18.4%
Swiss citizens
4'781 78.4%
Foreign residents
1'315 21.6%
0–19 · 1'105 · 18.4%20–64 · 3'610 · 60.1%65+ · 1'294 · 21.5%
Foreign residents 21.6%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.1%67.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.9%60.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.0%34.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.7%16.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte86.0% · strongest party
Mitte86.0%
Übrige11.4%
SVP2.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier56%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
56%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 of 5 in canton Appenzell InnerrhodenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
St. Gallen · 5.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'165 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentMarkus Koster
Websiteappenzell.org ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Appenzell?
- Appenzell has 2 postal codes: 9050, 9056.
- What is the tax rate in Appenzell?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Appenzell is 56% (2026); canton AI levies 96%.
- How many residents does Appenzell have?
- Appenzell has 6'009 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Appenzell in?
- Appenzell is located in canton AI.