Glarus

Glarus · Eastern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1352

German

40'734

Population

685.0 km²

Area

CHF 5'654

Median Salary

12.5%

Tax Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Glarus at a Glance

Geography

CapitalGlarus

Area685.0 km²

Population Density59 /km2

RegionEastern Switzerland

Population

Total Population40'734

Foreign Population22.1%

Number of Municipalities3

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 5'654

/month

-16.7% vs CH

Tax Burden

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12.5%

Effective Tax Rate

-3.2% vs CH

Tax Index:79.9(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

1.3%

-0.8% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 52'876

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'050

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-27.6% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 342

/month (Adult Premium)

-14.1% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

24.5

per 1,000 inhabitants

-45.8% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeGL

CapitalGlarus

Joined Confederation1352

RegionEastern Switzerland

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Sources

FSO - Federal Statistical Office
FTA - Federal Tax Administration
FOPH - Federal Office of Public Health
As of 2024