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Ranking · Data 2025 · Source: BFS
Municipalities with the highest share of children and youth in canton Glarus (2025)
National ranking →Glarus Nord has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Glarus: 20.7% (2025). It is followed by Glarus (19.1%) and Glarus Süd (16.5%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2025.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2025| Rank | Municipality | Children & youth (0–19) | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus Nord | 20.7% | 19'849 |
| 2 | Glarus | 19.1% | 12'968 |
| 3 | Glarus Süd | 16.5% | 9'634 |
STATPOP 2025 · Federal Statistical Office (FSO), retrieved 31.08.2026
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPShare of permanent residents aged 0–19, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2025). A high child share is one indicator of family orientation; childcare provision and school quality are not nationally available per municipality and are therefore not part of this ranking.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Glarus has the highest share of children?
- Glarus Nord has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Glarus: 20.7% as of 2025.
- What makes a municipality family-friendly?
- Common factors are childcare availability, schools, the tax multiplier, housing and safety. This ranking shows the measurable demographic indicator — the share of children and youth — from official BFS data.