Zug Population 2026

Zug has a population of 30,542, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zug. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Zug (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,542

Rank in Switzerland

#23

Coordinates

47.17°N, 8.52°E

~425 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

85 km

53 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zug

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Baar	20,546	#38
Cham	16,719	#59

Cities near Zug

Baar20,546 people · ~3 km away
Cham16,719 people · ~4 km away
Horgen22,662 people · ~11 km away
Adliswil15,230 people · ~15 km away
Einsiedeln15,867 people · ~18 km away
Schwyz15,181 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zug?

Zug has a population of 30,542 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Zug in?

Zug is located in Zug, Switzerland.

Is Zug the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 85 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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