Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'956 48.8%
Men
3'104 51.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'355 22.4%
Swiss citizens
5'600 91.7%
Foreign residents
508 8.3%
0–19 · 1'355 · 22.4%20–64 · 3'549 · 58.6%65+ · 1'156 · 19.1%
Foreign residents 8.3%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 68.1%67.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.9%66.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.6%31.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.7%15.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte86.9% · strongest party
Mitte86.9%
Übrige10.6%
SVP2.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier81%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
81%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 5 in canton Appenzell InnerrhodenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
St. Gallen · 10 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 · CC0Websiteschwende-ruete.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Schwende-Rüte?
- Schwende-Rüte has 6 postal codes: 9050, 9057, 9058, 9107, 9108, 9467.
- What is the tax rate in Schwende-Rüte?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Schwende-Rüte is 81% (2026); canton AI levies 96%.
- How many residents does Schwende-Rüte have?
- Schwende-Rüte has 6'060 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Schwende-Rüte in?
- Schwende-Rüte is located in canton AI.