Appenzell Innerrhoden: Facts & Figures
The life of a canton can also be expressed in figures, percentages, kilograms, population statistics or any other unit of measurement. These serve to track its development at a variety of levels. The Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden compiles data from within its territory on a variety of themes.
Did you know…?
- With around 15'500 inhabitants, Appenzell Innerrhoden has the smallest population of any Swiss canton.
- 81% of the population are Roman Catholic, while 10% are Protestant.
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- The Canton is 260 km away from Munich, 750 km from Paris and 320 km from Milan.
- 1990 was a landmark date for the Canton's women - it was in that year that they were finally granted the right to vote and stand for election.
