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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS

The largest municipalities in canton Zug (2023)

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Zug is the largest municipality in canton Zug with 31'995 residents (2023). It is followed by Baar (24'973) and Cham (17'867). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2023

Rank	Municipality	Residents	Residents
1	Zug	31'995	31'995
2	Baar	24'973	24'973
3	Cham	17'867	17'867
4	Risch	11'449	11'449
5	Steinhausen	10'338	10'338
6	Unterägeri	9'283	9'283
7	Hünenberg	8'990	8'990
8	Oberägeri	6'543	6'543
9	Menzingen	4'659	4'659
10	Walchwil	4'005	4'005
11	Neuheim	2'454	2'454

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Permanent resident population per municipality from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). Municipality mergers change this list over time — the ranking always reflects the current municipal boundaries. The smallest municipalities are at the bottom of the table.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the largest municipality in canton Zug?: Zug is the largest municipality in canton Zug with 31'995 residents (2023).
How many municipalities does Switzerland have?: Switzerland currently has 2,131 municipalities. The number falls almost every year through mergers; all figures here reflect the current municipal register.