Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'284 51.3%
Men
2'169 48.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'030 23.1%
Swiss citizens
3'926 87.2%
Foreign residents
576 12.8%
0–19 · 1'030 · 23.1%20–64 · 2'476 · 55.6%65+ · 947 · 21.3%
Foreign residents 12.8%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 66.8%55.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.0%39.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 67.2%53.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.1%27.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP50.1% · strongest party
FDP50.1%
SVP33.6%
Mitte15.6%
Übrige0.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier360%
Cantonal tax multiplier330%
360%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 6 of 20 in canton Appenzell AusserrhodenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
St. Gallen · 4.5 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 · CC0Websitespeicher.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Speicher?
- Speicher has 2 postal codes: 9037, 9042.
- What is the tax rate in Speicher?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Speicher is 360% (2026); canton AR levies 330%.
- How many residents does Speicher have?
- Speicher has 4'453 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Speicher in?
- Speicher is located in canton AR.