Population
12'886↑1.0%
About Glarus
City · Glarus
Glarus is the capital of the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2011, the municipality of Glarus incorporates the former municipalities of Ennenda, Netstal and Riedern.
Population
12'886
Tax multiplier
61%
Vacancy
1.40%
Glarus in numbers
Federal data — BFS (STATPOP, STATENT, land use), ESTV, BAKOM, ARE.Tax multiplier
61%↑8.9%
Median taxable income
CHF 61'283
+11% vs CH
Vacancy
1.40%↓34.0%
- Other35%
- Forest34%
- Agriculture26%
- Settlement4%
Foreign residents
29.5%↑0.4%
Dwellings
6'786↑0.6%
Jobs (FTE)
6'886
86%
25%
Fibre
Housing market in Glarus
The rental vacancy rate is 1.40%, 129% above the cantonal average (0.61 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 61%, roughly the cantonal average (62 %) — tax-favourable. Median taxable income is CHF 61'283, 9% below the Swiss median (CHF 67'216). Glarus has 12'886 residents (2024).
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).
