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Glarus Süd

Canton
Glarus (GL)
District
Kanton Glarus
BFS number
1631
Postcodes
8750, 8755, 8756, 8762, 8765, 8766, 8767, 8772, 8773, 8774, 8775, 8777, …

Population

Official figure

Permanent residents on 31 December 2010
9,820
Permanent residents on 31 December 2025
9,634
Change 2010–2025
-1.9%
Calculated by Votara from official data

Population in 2050?

Votara estimate, not an official forecast canton-level scenario applied proportionally

about 9,920

Estimate for 31 December 2050

How it is calculated

Population 2050 ≈ population 2025 × canton scenario 2050 ÷ canton scenario 2025, rounded to three significant digits.

Population of Glarus Süd, 31 December 2025 (OFS/BFS)
9,634
Glarus (canton), OFS/BFS reference scenario 2050
43,753
Glarus (canton), OFS/BFS reference scenario 2025
42,497
Growth factor of the canton 2025–2050
1.030

The OFS/BFS publishes no population scenarios for communes. This estimate applies the growth of the whole canton to the commune; local factors such as building zones or new housing are not taken into account.

How is this made?

Vacancy rate

Official figure

0.49%

Empty dwellings on 1 June 2026, as a share of all dwellings.

Glarus (canton): 0.51% (2026)

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