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Neuchâtel in numbers

City · Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel

Population

45'309

residents

Tax multiplier

65%

Vacancy

1.04%

−4% vs CH

Settlement

31%

Median taxable income

CHF 60'608

+10% vs CH

Foreign residents

32.9%

Dwellings

26'250

Jobs (FTE)

35'804

Primary residences

86%

About Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel is a town, a municipality, and the capital of the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel on Lake Neuchâtel. Since the fusion in 2021 of the municipalities of Neuchâtel, Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Peseux, and Valangin, the city has approximately 45,000 inhabitants. The city is sometimes referred to historically by the German name Neuenburg; both the French and German names mean 'New Castle'.

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Neuchâtel, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which canton is Neuchâtel in?

Neuchâtel is located in the canton of Neuchâtel.

What is the population of Neuchâtel?

Neuchâtel has approximately 45'309 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Neuchâtel?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Neuchâtel is 65% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.