Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
6'390 50.1%
Men
6'368 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'487 19.5%
Swiss citizens
9'089 70.5%
Foreign residents
3'797 29.5%
0–19 · 2'487 · 19.5%20–64 · 7'625 · 59.8%65+ · 2'646 · 20.7%
Foreign residents 29.5%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 56.8%59.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.3%51.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.7%48.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.7%25.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte38.0% · strongest party
Mitte38.0%
SVP37.5%
SP22.0%
Übrige2.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier61%
Cantonal tax multiplier59.7%
61%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 of 3 in canton GlarusSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Glarus · 4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'300 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteglarus.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Glarus?
- Glarus has 3 postal codes: 8750, 8754, 8755.
- What is the tax rate in Glarus?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Glarus is 61% (2026); canton GL levies 59.7%.
- How many residents does Glarus have?
- Glarus has 12'758 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Glarus in?
- Glarus is located in canton GL.