Glarus Nord: population and statistics
Glarus Nord has a population of 19,849 (2025) across 147.0 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 58 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,849 residents
- 147.0 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 3 municipalities in Glarus, Glarus Nord ranks No. 1 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Glarus Nord in numbers
Where is Glarus Nord?
Population of Glarus Nord over time
Glarus Nord had 17,797 residents in 2015 and 19,849 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,832 |
| 2021 | 19,210 |
| 2022 | 19,428 |
| 2023 | 19,639 |
| 2024 | 19,810 |
| 2025 | 19,849 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,587 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Weesen, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uster (37,031 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Glarus Nord
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Glarus Nord | Glarus | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 22.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,142 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glarus Nord | Glarus | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 10,185 | 24,235 | 4,927,050 | ranked 62 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.9% | 37.8% | 23.3% | ranked 713 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.5% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.8% | 78.7% | 69.5% | ranked 357 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glarus Nord | Glarus | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 56.4% | 53.5% | ranked 611 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.0% | 7.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,656 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.9% | 26.3% | 12.4% | ranked 397 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% | ranked 759 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 774 | 1,464 | 329,600 | ranked 24 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,337 kW | 1,062 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 673 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 147.2 GWh/year | 329.8 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 33 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,418 kWh/inh. | 7,768 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,302 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glarus Nord | Glarus | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,444 | 3,413 | 728,011 | ranked 62 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,543 | 3,508 | 762,757 | ranked 74 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 82.6 | 64.9 | ranked 496 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.9% | 72.0% | 65.7% | ranked 315 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.1% | 23.5% | 29.0% | ranked 1,414 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glarus Nord | Glarus | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 9,362 | 23,039 | 5,679,518 | ranked 97 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 471.7 | 542.7 | 362.9 | ranked 558 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.5% | 60.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,046 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.1% | 35.2% | 24.2% | ranked 398 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Glarus Nord | Glarus | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.4% | 26.9% | 18.9% | ranked 371 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Glarus Nord
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glarus Nord?
Glarus Nord has 19,849 residents (2025), ranking 58 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Glarus Nord?
Glarus Nord covers 147.0 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Glarus Nord growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Glarus Nord went from 17,797 to 19,849, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Glarus Nord?
Glarus Nord is in Glarus. It belongs to Kanton Glarus (district). Latitude 47.099, longitude 9.063.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Glarus Nord?
In Glarus Nord, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 774 (2026), ranking 24 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Glarus Nord?
In Glarus Nord, “Dwellings” stands at 10,185 (2026), ranking 62 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Glarus Nord?
In Glarus Nord, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Glarus Nord?
The nearest to Glarus Nord are Weesen (5.4 km), Schänis (6.7 km), Glarus (7.4 km), Amden (8.1 km), Reichenburg (10 km).