Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'314 50.9%
Men
3'200 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'236 19.0%
Swiss citizens
5'660 86.8%
Foreign residents
862 13.2%
0–19 · 1'236 · 19.0%20–64 · 3'814 · 58.6%65+ · 1'464 · 22.5%
Foreign residents 13.2%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 67.4%62.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.4%45.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 67.3%48.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.2%18.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP49.1% · strongest party
FDP49.1%
SVP35.9%
Mitte14.2%
Übrige0.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier260%
Cantonal tax multiplier330%
260%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 of 20 in canton Appenzell AusserrhodenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
St. Gallen · 0.9 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 · CC0Websiteteufen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Teufen?
- Teufen has 6 postal codes: 9012, 9042, 9052, 9053, 9055, 9062.
- What is the tax rate in Teufen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Teufen is 260% (2026); canton AR levies 330%.
- How many residents does Teufen have?
- Teufen has 6'514 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Teufen in?
- Teufen is located in canton AR.