Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
15'682 49.0%
Men
16'313 51.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
6'102 19.1%
Swiss citizens
20'081 62.5%
Foreign residents
12'041 37.5%
0–19 · 6'102 · 19.1%20–64 · 20'161 · 63.0%65+ · 5'732 · 17.9%
Foreign residents 37.5%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 69.0%56.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.8%40.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.6%51.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.5%26.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP25.0% · strongest party
SVP25.0%
Mitte20.5%
GRÜNE19.6%
FDP15.2%
SP7.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier52%
Cantonal tax multiplier78%
52%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 11 in canton ZugSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Cham · 5.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'100 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitestadtzug.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Zug?
- Zug has 6 postal codes: 6300, 6314, 6317, 6318, 6330, 6340.
- What is the tax rate in Zug?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Zug is 52% (2026); canton ZG levies 78%.
- How many residents does Zug have?
- Zug has 31'995 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Zug in?
- Zug is located in canton ZG.