Switzerland: Obwalden
Contents: Obwalden
Canton
38,108 Population [2020] – estimate
39,660 Population [2024] – estimate
490.0km² Area
80.94/km² Density [2024]
Canton
The population development of the Canton of Obwald (Obwalden) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obwalden [Obwald] | Canton | 25,865 | 29,025 | 32,427 | 35,585 | 38,108 | 39,660 |
Contents: Cities and Communes
The population of all cities and communes in the Canton of Obwald (Obwalden) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpnach | Commune | 3,556 | 4,215 | 4,932 | 5,568 | 6,109 | 6,511 | → |
| Engelberg | Commune | 2,963 | 2,958 | 3,544 | 3,903 | 4,194 | 4,415 | → |
| Giswil | Commune | 2,595 | 3,085 | 3,435 | 3,613 | 3,676 | 3,988 | → |
| Kerns | Commune | 4,200 | 4,691 | 5,101 | 5,600 | 6,332 | 6,514 | → |
| Lungern | Commune | 1,773 | 1,859 | 1,965 | 2,080 | 2,138 | 2,072 | → |
| Sachseln | Commune | 3,406 | 3,819 | 4,305 | 4,850 | 5,145 | 5,299 | → |
| Sarnen | Commune | 7,372 | 8,398 | 9,145 | 9,971 | 10,514 | 10,861 | → |
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
Explanation: Districts and communes in the boundaries of December 2024. The population figures for 2024 are preliminary.