About Zug
Zug is the largest town and capital of the Swiss canton of Zug. Zug is renowned as a hub for some of the wealthiest individuals in the world and is known for its high concentration of wealth.
- Canton
- Zug
- Area
- 33.8 km²
Population
32'122residents
Median taxable income
CHF 85'356
Vacancy
0.28%
Foreign residents
37.5%
Dwellings
16'071
Jobs (FTE)
41'375
Tax multiplier
52%
Land use across the commune
Every 100 × 100 m of Zug, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.
Source BFS Arealstatistik
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Jobs & economy
41'375 full-time-equivalent jobs across 7'035 businesses — services make up 84% of employment, industry 15% (2018).
Source BFS STATENT
41'375FTE total
Primary0.4%
Secondary15.2%
Tertiary84.4%
Land use
28% built-up, 32% agricultural, 38% forest. Measured across 2'170 hectares (2018).
Source BFS Arealstatistik
Settlement28.4%
Agriculture32.8%
Forest38.8%
Water0.0%
Election Results
SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 25.0%, ahead of Mitte at 20.5%.
Source BFS
SVP25.0%+4.3 pp
Mitte20.5%
Grüne19.6%−3.9 pp
FDP15.2%−3.1 pp
SP7.2%−5.5 pp
GLP7.1%+1.4 pp
EVP0.6%−0.1 pp
2023 vs 2019
Primary / second-home mix
90.4% of dwellings are primary residences; 9.6% are second homes (2026).
Source BFS
Primary residences90.4%
Second homes9.6%
Climate data
Annual mean 10.0°C with 1'362 mm of rain. Warmest in July (19.3°C), coldest in January (1.0°C). Station: Wädenswil, 485 m.
Source MeteoSchweiz
10.0°C
Annual mean
Mean 10.0°C
Rain 1362 mm
Sun ≈142 days
Wädenswil · 485 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals
Warming trend
Mean annual temperature at Zürich / Fluntern has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).
Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN
+2.2°C
mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893
Zürich / Fluntern · 556 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025
