Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'226 48.2%
Men
1'316 51.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
551 21.7%
Swiss citizens
1'887 71.7%
Foreign residents
746 28.3%
0–19 · 551 · 21.7%20–64 · 1'580 · 62.2%65+ · 411 · 16.2%
Foreign residents 28.3%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 64.0%65.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.5%69.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.3%34.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.5%14.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP45.0% · strongest party
SVP45.0%
Mitte22.5%
FDP11.4%
GRÜNE6.3%
SP5.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier109%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
109%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 28 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Oberriet / Kriessern · 7.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025983 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
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Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rüthi?
- Rüthi has 2 postal codes: 9463, 9464.
- What is the tax rate in Rüthi?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rüthi is 109% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Rüthi have?
- Rüthi has 2'542 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rüthi in?
- Rüthi is located in canton SG.