Switzerland: Zug
Canton of Zug
Contents: Zug
Capital: Zug
128,794 Population [2020] – estimate
134,977 Population [2025] – estimate
239.0km² Area
564.8/km² Density [2025]
Canton
The population development of the Canton of Zug 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 2025-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zug | Canton | 75,930 | 85,546 | 100,052 | 113,105 | 128,794 | 134,977 |
Contents: Cities and Communes
The population of all cities and communes in the Canton of Zug 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 2025-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baar | City | 15,196 | 16,147 | 19,407 | 21,787 | 24,686 | 25,507 | → |
| Cham | City | 9,275 | 10,861 | 13,159 | 14,808 | 17,042 | 18,512 | → |
| Hünenberg | Commune | 4,105 | 5,641 | 6,987 | 8,581 | 8,768 | 8,982 | → |
| Menzingen | Commune | 3,564 | 4,197 | 4,495 | 4,401 | 4,540 | 4,823 | → |
| Neuheim | Commune | 996 | 1,544 | 1,920 | 1,939 | 2,240 | 2,521 | → |
| Oberägeri | Commune | 3,563 | 4,025 | 4,740 | 5,451 | 6,382 | 6,663 | → |
| Risch (Risch Rotkreuz) | Commune | 3,988 | 5,414 | 7,241 | 9,085 | 11,212 | 11,830 | → |
| Steinhausen | Commune | 6,082 | 7,207 | 8,801 | 9,091 | 10,198 | 10,447 | → |
| Unterägeri | Commune | 5,371 | 6,151 | 7,179 | 8,068 | 8,972 | 9,525 | → |
| Walchwil | Commune | 2,181 | 2,654 | 3,150 | 3,567 | 3,820 | 4,012 | → |
| Zug | City | 21,609 | 21,705 | 22,973 | 26,327 | 30,934 | 32,155 | → |
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
Explanation: Districts and communes in the boundaries of December 2025. The population figures for 2025 are preliminary.
Further information about the population structure:
| Gender (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 67,760 |
| Females | 65,979 |
| Age Groups (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| 0-17 years | 24,093 |
| 18-64 years | 84,963 |
| 65+ years | 24,683 |
| Age Distribution (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 1,155 |
| 80-89 years | 6,004 |
| 70-79 years | 10,656 |
| 60-69 years | 16,306 |
| 50-59 years | 20,912 |
| 40-49 years | 20,012 |
| 30-39 years | 18,961 |
| 20-29 years | 12,995 |
| 10-19 years | 13,558 |
| 0-9 years | 13,180 |
| Citizenship (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 92,986 |
| Germany | 6,808 |
| France | 1,428 |
| Italy | 3,770 |
| Portugal | 2,037 |
| EU (others) | 10,518 |
| Europe (non-EU countries) | 9,369 |
| Africa | 1,395 |
| Asia | 3,538 |
| Other Citizenship | 1,879 |
| Country of Birth (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 86,396 |
| Other country | 47,343 |