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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS

Municipalities with the highest share of children and youth in canton Obwalden (2023)

Kerns has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Obwalden: 22% (2023). It is followed by Giswil (21.1%) and Alpnach (20.6%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2023
RankMunicipalityChildren & youth (0–19)Residents
1Kerns22%6'472
2Giswil21.1%3'944
3Alpnach20.6%6'379
4Lungern20.3%2'061
5Sachseln20.3%5'294
6Sarnen18.8%10'742
7Engelberg15.8%4'380

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Share of permanent residents aged 0–19, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). 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 Obwalden has the highest share of children?
Kerns has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Obwalden: 22% as of 2023.
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.