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Ranking · Data 2025 · Source: BFS
The municipalities with the highest share of residents 65+ in canton Glarus (2025)
National ranking →Glarus Süd has the highest share of residents aged 65 and over in canton Glarus: 28.5% (2025). It is followed by Glarus (21.7%) and Glarus Nord (19.4%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2025.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2025| Rank | Municipality | Residents 65+ | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus Süd | 28.5% | 9'634 |
| 2 | Glarus | 21.7% | 12'968 |
| 3 | Glarus Nord | 19.4% | 19'849 |
STATPOP 2025 · Federal Statistical Office (FSO), retrieved 31.08.2026
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPShare of permanent residents aged 65 and over, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2025). The inverse reading — the youngest municipalities — is at the bottom of the table.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Glarus has the oldest population?
- Glarus Süd has the highest share of residents 65+ in canton Glarus: 28.5% as of 2025.
- How is the age structure measured?
- We rank by the share of permanent residents aged 65 and over from the BFS STATPOP register. The full table also shows every municipality’s share, so the youngest municipalities are visible as well.