Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'399 51.1%
Men
4'210 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'835 21.3%
Swiss citizens
7'341 84.2%
Foreign residents
1'373 15.8%
0–19 · 1'835 · 21.3%20–64 · 4'801 · 55.8%65+ · 1'973 · 22.9%
Foreign residents 15.8%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 63.5%62.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.3%45.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.4%42.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.8%19.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP28.1% · strongest party
SVP28.1%
Mitte23.4%
FDP20.2%
SP9.5%
GRÜNE7.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier99%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
99%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 15 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
St. Gallen · 6.3 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 · CC0Websitegaiserwald.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gaiserwald?
- Gaiserwald has 3 postal codes: 9030, 9032, 9300.
- What is the tax rate in Gaiserwald?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gaiserwald is 99% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Gaiserwald have?
- Gaiserwald has 8'609 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gaiserwald in?
- Gaiserwald is located in canton SG.