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Living in Meilen

Meilen is a city in Switzerland. Its population was 14,848 at the end of 2024. The resident counts list 11,207 Swiss permanent residents and 59 non-permanent residents at the end of 2024.

Which Switzerland-wide rules apply when you move to Meilen?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SwitzerlandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Meilen.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Meilen yet. Switzerland has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

24.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,641 people of 14,848 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in SwitzerlandUnemployment in Meilen is 1.9%. Of 175 cities with data, 52 have unemployment of 2 to under 3%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Switzerland per band12 cities: 0% to under 1%120–151 cities: 1% to under 2%511–2Meilen 1.9%52 cities: 2% to under 3%522–338 cities: 3% to under 4%383–415 cities: 4% to under 5%154–52 cities: 5% to under 6%25–62 cities: 6% to under 7%26–71 city: 8% to under 9%18–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–101 city: 11% to under 12%111–12

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,640 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch15Official
Unemployment rate1.9 %country median 2.3%31 Dec 2022Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Meilen. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

arbeit.swiss — Public employment service

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs / public employment service

Job SearchCareer Counselling
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Meilen. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport137 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest airportZRH3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Distance to nearest airport22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Meilen. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Cantonal integration programmes — Newcomer Adaptation

SEM and cantons

For migrants, refugees.

German, French, ItalianIn Person
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fide language promotion system — State Language Course

State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

For adult migrants.

German, French, ItalianIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Meilen.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Meilen average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Meilen average monthly precipitation, mm04590135180807889941401491551631169995105JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Meilen average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024056871441831982162342181611075745JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.5 · Feb 5.2 · Mar 10.2 · Apr 14.8 · May 19 · Jun 22.6 · Jul 24.5 · Aug 23.9 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 7.9 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.4 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 1.9 · Apr 5.2 · May 9.3 · Jun 12.9 · Jul 14.7 · Aug 14.5 · Sep 10.9 · Oct 7.3 · Nov 2.7 · Dec -0.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1 · Feb 1.8 · Mar 5.8 · Apr 9.8 · May 13.9 · Jun 17.5 · Jul 19.3 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 14.7 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 5.2 · Dec 1.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 79.7 · Feb 77.5 · Mar 88.7 · Apr 93.7 · May 139.5 · Jun 149.2 · Jul 155.4 · Aug 163.3 · Sep 115.5 · Oct 99.4 · Nov 95 · Dec 105 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 55.7 · Feb 87 · Mar 143.7 · Apr 182.7 · May 197.7 · Jun 215.7 · Jul 234.2 · Aug 217.6 · Sep 160.9 · Oct 106.9 · Nov 56.7 · Dec 44.5 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official

Cities of a similar size in Switzerland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Switzerland cities
Ebikon14,788 residentsAmriswil14,951 residentsMendrisio15,085 residentsOftringen15,120 residentsUzwil14,570 residentsStäfa15,152 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 11.9 km² in 2016.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Meilen residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport75.5%Foreign residents24.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents523.2 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024Swiss Federal Statistical Office/OFS/BFS8Official
City area11.88 km²2016Exact BFS Arealstatistik municipality area: sum of exhaustive NOAS top-level categories 1-4, PERIOD=A4 (2013-2018), FJ=2016, municipality REGION state 2025-01-01; hectares converted to km².2Official
Foreign Nonpermanent Resident Population Total59 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official
Foreign residents3,641 people31 Dec 2024Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024.6Official
Nonpermanent Resident Population Total59 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official
Population density1,250 people/km²31 Dec 2024Reproducible density from BFS STATPOP permanent population at 31.12.2024 divided by the exact official BFS municipality area denominator (2013-2018; FJ=2016; area observed_at=2016).2Official
Population14,848 people31 Dec 2024Switzerland official denominator source9Official
Swiss Nonpermanent Resident Population Total0 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official
Swiss Permanent Resident Population Total11,207 people31 Dec 2024Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 20245Official

International community in Meilen

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Non-permanent resident population, total sex, all ages · 2025-12-31

Published groupPeopleShare
Place of birth - total36100.0%
Abroad36100.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Country of birth

Permanent resident population, total sex, all ages · 2025-12-31

Published groupPeopleShare
Place of birth - total14,952100.0%
In Switzerland9,54663.8%
Abroad5,40636.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

Permanent resident population, total sex, all ages · 2025-12-31

Published groupPeopleShare
Citizenship - total14,952100.0%
Switzerland11,26475.3%
Germany9106.1%
Italy3002.0%
Ukraine1941.3%
Austria1631.1%
United Kingdom1491.0%
Spain1380.9%
France1180.8%
Portugal1170.8%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Poland1150.8%
Romania870.6%
Netherlands810.5%
United States800.5%
China750.5%
Russia660.4%
Greece650.4%
Sweden620.4%
Hungary590.4%
Afghanistan560.4%
Belgium440.3%
Eritrea430.3%
Brazil430.3%
Kosovo400.3%
North Macedonia390.3%
Türkiye310.2%
Slovakia310.2%
Syria310.2%
Ireland280.2%
Croatia280.2%
India270.2%
Denmark260.2%
Canada260.2%
Serbia250.2%
Czechia240.2%
Slovenia240.2%
Bulgaria200.1%
Iran160.1%
Chile150.1%
Thailand150.1%
Latvia140.1%
Sri Lanka130.1%
South Africa120.1%
Colombia110.1%
Finland100.1%
Cyprus100.1%
Egypt100.1%
Indonesia100.1%
Singapore100.1%
Ethiopia90.1%
Dominican Republic90.1%
Peru80.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Paraguay70.0%
Iraq70.0%
Japan70.0%
Malaysia60.0%
Australia60.0%
New Zealand60.0%
Norway50.0%
Estonia50.0%
Mexico50.0%
Azerbaijan50.0%
Albania40.0%
Liechtenstein40.0%
Luxembourg40.0%
Lithuania40.0%
Belarus40.0%
Ecuador40.0%
Israel40.0%
Vietnam40.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Moldova30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)30.0%
Philippines30.0%
No indication20.0%
Algeria20.0%
Gambia20.0%
Congo (Kinshasa)20.0%
Somalia20.0%
Venezuela20.0%
Lebanon20.0%
South Korea20.0%
Kazakhstan20.0%
Montenegro10.0%
Angola10.0%
Gabon10.0%
Guinea-Bissau10.0%
Guinea10.0%
Cameroon10.0%
Kenya10.0%
Madagascar10.0%
Nigeria10.0%
Sierra Leone10.0%
Togo10.0%
Tunisia10.0%
Argentina10.0%
Belize10.0%
Jamaica10.0%
Cuba10.0%
Jordan10.0%
Nepal10.0%
Fiji10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Meilen a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker64%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 53–75%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student59%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 47–71%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 52–76%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents3,641 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024.
Population14,848 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Switzerland official denominator source
Median gross salary (regional)4,640 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch
Unemployment rate1.9 %31 Dec 2022Official source · Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO
Cars per 1,000 residents523.2 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2024Official source · Swiss Federal Statistical Office/OFS/BFS
City area11.88 km²2016Official source · Exact BFS Arealstatistik municipality area: sum of exhaustive NOAS top-level categories 1-4, PERIOD=A4 (2013-2018), FJ=2016, municipality REGION state 2025-01-01; hectares converted to km².
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Meilen under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Meilen?

The median gross salary is 4,640 EUR/month. Source: www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch.

What is the unemployment rate in Meilen?

The unemployment rate is 1.9 %. Source: Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO.

How many people live in Meilen?

The published population is 14,848 people. Source: Switzerland official denominator source.

How many foreign residents live in Meilen?

3,641 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024..

Is Meilen a good place to live?

Meilen may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Place of birth - total live in Meilen?

The official country of birth distribution records 36 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2025-12-31. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Meilen, Switzerland: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ch/meilen/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Meilen, Switzerland: salary, jobs, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS/FSO), source data SECO dam-api.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-04
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  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Permanent and non permanent resident population by municipality, resident type and citizenship, 2024 pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-07-18
  6. Ständige Wohnbevölkerung, Staatsangehörigkeit = Ausland, Gemeinde grain, 31.12.2024. pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2024-12-31
  7. Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-30
  8. Swiss Federal Statistical Office/OFS/BFS pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-08
  9. Switzerland official denominator source pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-07-14
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  5. www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch pxweb.bfs.admin.ch · checked 2026-08-27

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