Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
6'134 49.2%
Men
6'342 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'551 20.4%
Swiss citizens
8'729 69.7%
Foreign residents
3'795 30.3%
0–19 · 2'551 · 20.4%20–64 · 7'693 · 61.7%65+ · 2'232 · 17.9%
Foreign residents 30.3%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 64.1%61.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.6%61.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.7%36.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.7%18.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP34.4% · strongest party
SVP34.4%
FDP18.7%
SP15.3%
Mitte14.7%
Übrige9.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier145%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
145%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 9 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Gersau · 8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'637 mm
11.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
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Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Arth?
- Arth has 6 postal codes: 6318, 6356, 6410, 6414, 6415, 6416.
- What is the tax rate in Arth?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Arth is 145% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Arth have?
- Arth has 12'476 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Arth in?
- Arth is located in canton SZ.