Switzerland: Glarus
Contents: Glarus
Canton
40,851 Population [2020] – estimate
42,371 Population [2024] – estimate
685.0km² Area
61.86/km² Density [2024]
Canton
The population development of the Canton of Glarus according to census results and latest official estimates.
| Name | Status | Population Census 1980-12-02 | Population Census 1990-12-04 | Population Census 2000-12-05 | Population Estimate 2010-12-31 | Population Estimate 2020-12-31 | Population Estimate 2024-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus | Canton | 36,718 | 38,508 | 38,183 | 38,608 | 40,851 | 42,371 |
Contents: Cities and Communes
The population of all cities and communes in the Canton of Glarus according to census results and latest official estimates.
icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, citizenship, country of birth).| Name | Status | Population Census 1980-12-02 | Population Census 1990-12-04 | Population Census 2000-12-05 | Population Estimate 2010-12-31 | Population Estimate 2020-12-31 | Population Estimate 2024-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus (incl. Ennenda, Netstal) | Commune | 11,781 | 12,139 | 11,799 | 12,170 | 12,539 | 12,886 | → |
| Glarus Nord (incl. Mollis, Niederurnen, Näfels) | Commune | 14,388 | 15,311 | 15,772 | 16,618 | 18,832 | 19,810 | → |
| Glarus Süd (incl. Linthal, Mitlödi, Schwanden) | Commune | 10,549 | 11,058 | 10,612 | 9,820 | 9,480 | 9,675 | → |
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
Explanation: Districts and communes in the boundaries of December 2024. The population figures for 2024 are final.
Further information about the population structure:
| Gender (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 21,412 |
| Females | 20,959 |
| Age Groups (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| 0-17 years | 7,362 |
| 18-64 years | 25,796 |
| 65+ years | 9,213 |
| Age Distribution (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 464 |
| 80-89 years | 2,082 |
| 70-79 years | 4,019 |
| 60-69 years | 5,762 |
| 50-59 years | 5,806 |
| 40-49 years | 5,728 |
| 30-39 years | 5,831 |
| 20-29 years | 4,485 |
| 10-19 years | 4,084 |
| 0-9 years | 4,110 |
| Citizenship (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 31,065 |
| Germany | 1,550 |
| France | 39 |
| Italy | 1,839 |
| Portugal | 1,303 |
| EU (others) | 1,988 |
| Europe (non-EU countries) | 3,036 |
| Africa | 353 |
| Asia | 1,001 |
| Other Citizenship | 191 |
| Country of Birth (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 30,865 |
| Other country | 11,506 |