Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'095 50.7%
Men
2'037 49.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'051 25.4%
Swiss citizens
3'429 81.3%
Foreign residents
787 18.7%
0–19 · 1'051 · 25.4%20–64 · 2'274 · 55.0%65+ · 807 · 19.5%
Foreign residents 18.7%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 56.0%53.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.8%50.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.5%35.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.7%25.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP28.3% · strongest party
SVP28.3%
Mitte25.5%
SP11.8%
FDP11.2%
GRÜNE10.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier138%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
138%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 71 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bischofszell / Sitterdorf · 12.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 2025904 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitedegersheim.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Degersheim?
- Degersheim has 3 postal codes: 9113, 9116, 9230.
- What is the tax rate in Degersheim?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Degersheim is 138% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Degersheim have?
- Degersheim has 4'132 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Degersheim in?
- Degersheim is located in canton SG.