8752 Näfels (Glarus Nord): key figures
8752 Näfels (postcode area in Glarus Nord) has 4,966 residents in 2025 across 44.3 km², or 112 people per km². By population, 8752 Näfels ranks No. 1 of 6 postcode areas in Glarus Nord. Population: +19.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,966 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 112 people/km²
8752 Näfels in numbers
Key points
By population, 8752 Näfels ranks No. 1 of 6 postcode areas in Glarus Nord.
Nationally, 8752 Näfels ranks No. 459 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8752 Näfels over time
8752 Näfels had 4,171 residents in 2015 and 4,966 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,171 |
| 2020 | 4,615 |
| 2023 | 4,896 |
| 2025 | 4,966 |
All indicators for 8752 Näfels
Next to the value for 8752 Näfels: all postcode areas of Glarus Nord, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8752 Näfels | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,756 | – | – | ranked 1 of 9 | ranked 426 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,303 | – | – | ranked 1 of 9 | ranked 268 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.8% | 26.9% | 23.2% | ranked 6 of 9 | ranked 1,714 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.0% | 23.5% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 9 | ranked 1,166 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.2% | 77.7% | 63.5% | ranked 7 of 9 | ranked 907 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8752 Näfels | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.5% | 62.3% | 56.2% | ranked 6 of 9 | ranked 1,180 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 5.0% | 16.2% | ranked 6 of 9 | ranked 2,730 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.5% | 24.0% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 9 | ranked 937 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 9 | ranked 1,029 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8752 Näfels | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.1% | 30.0% | 29.8% | ranked 5 of 6 | ranked 563 of 2,040 |
Where is 8752 Näfels?
Other postcode areas in Glarus Nord
- 8753 Mollis4,250 residents
- 8867 Niederurnen3,927 residents
- 8865 Bilten2,609 residents
- 8868 Oberurnen2,136 residents
- 8866 Ziegelbrücke522 residents
- 8757 Filzbach
- 8758 Obstalden
- 8874 Mühlehorn
Postcode areas near 8752 Näfels
- 8753 Mollis4,250 residents
- 8868 Oberurnen2,136 residents
- 8867 Niederurnen3,927 residents
- 8866 Ziegelbrücke522 residents
- 8757 Filzbach
- 8865 Bilten2,609 residents
Next in alphabetical order: 8753 Mollis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8752 Näfels (Glarus Nord)?
8752 Näfels has 4,966 residents in 2025. It covers 44.3 km², or 112 people per km².
Where is 8752 Näfels?
8752 Näfels (postcode area) is part of Glarus Nord, in Glarus.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8752 Näfels?
Share of foreign nationals: 28.1% (2025), ranked 563 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8752 Näfels?
Dwellings: 2,756 (2026), ranked 426 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.