Fischenthal 
ZH
Fischenthal is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 2,697 residents (FSO), 17.7 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,990 in income tax here, rank 304 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Next meeting (Commune assembly): 8 Dec 2026.
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Commune assembly
News
- Dürre als Übungsthema nahe an der realen Lage
- Newsletter September 2026
- Wahl- und Abstimmungsergebnisse vom 27. September 2026
- Erhöhte Waldbrandgefahr, Gefahrenstufe 3
More news (4)
- Aufhebung Feuerverbot im Wald und in Waldesnähe ab Donnerstag, 10. September 2026
- Sanierung GZO AG Spital Wetzikon: Gemeinden stimmen dem Beteiligungsangebot von thurmed zu
- Friedhof Fischenthal: Abräumen der Sommerbepflanzung
- Aufhebung des generellen Feuer- und Feuerwerksverbot im Gemeindegebiet Fischenthal ab Freitag, 28. August 2026
Read from the commune website on 10 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 127 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 122 | 122 | 122 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Fischenthal: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Fischenthal special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Fischenthal lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
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Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.7 | 25.3 | 0.4 | 144 |
| 2024 | 26.0 | 24.7 | 1.3 | 491 |
| 2023 | 26.0 | 22.9 | 3.0 | 1,162 |
| 2022 | 27.2 | 24.7 | 2.5 | 954 |
| 2021 | 26.5 | 24.2 | 2.3 | 881 |
| 2020 | 24.9 | 23.2 | 1.7 | 687 |
| 2019 | 25.0 | 22.0 | 3.1 | 1,230 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | 1,263 | ||
| 2017 | 2.1 | 840 | ||
| 2016 | 1.6 | 633 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement, political commune. Source: Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich; revenue and expenditure from 2019 (HRM2).
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 19 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 30 | 24 | 19 |
| Deaths | 15 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 37 people moved to Fischenthal from abroad, 36 of them foreign nationals; 41 moved abroad. Net international migration: −4.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8 |
| EU | 31 | 29 |
| rest of Europe | 4 | 2 |
| Africa | 1 | 0 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 0 | 1 |
| Asia | 0 | 1 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 3Asia 1
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 7,945 | 5 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,768 | 25 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 619 | 17 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 24.63 Rp./kWh | 5 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.5 % | 24 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 16 / 26 | 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Fischenthal?
2,697 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Fischenthal?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,990 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Fischenthal?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 4,234 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Fischenthal?
17.7 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
When is the next meeting in Fischenthal?
8 Dec 2026 (Commune assembly).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.fischenthal.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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