Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
12'298 49.2%
Men
12'675 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
4'886 19.6%
Swiss citizens
17'137 68.5%
Foreign residents
7'867 31.5%
0–19 · 4'886 · 19.6%20–64 · 15'615 · 62.5%65+ · 4'472 · 17.9%
Foreign residents 31.5%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 64.1%59.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.8%47.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.0%45.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.9%22.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP31.5% · strongest party
SVP31.5%
Mitte24.0%
GRÜNE17.0%
FDP11.8%
GLP6.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier47.53%
Cantonal tax multiplier78%
47.53%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 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 · CC0Websitebaar.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Baar?
- Baar has 6 postal codes: 6300, 6312, 6314, 6319, 6340, 6345.
- What is the tax rate in Baar?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Baar is 47.53% (2026); canton ZG levies 78%.
- How many residents does Baar have?
- Baar has 24'973 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Baar in?
- Baar is located in canton ZG.