Zug, Switzerland

Zug cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Zug had 32,160 residents at the end of 2025 and 15,772 homes, 9.6% of them second homes.

Tap a plot in Zug (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.

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Housing in Zug

Official figures for the municipality of Zug, canton of Zug.

Residents, end of 2025
32,160
Homes
15,772
Second homes
9.6%
New homes 2020–2024
456
per 1,000 residents: 14.2
Density
950
residents per km²
Municipal area
33.8 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +0.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 456 new homes were built in Zug, 14.2 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

32,160

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Zug are second homes?

9.6% of the 15,772 homes in Zug are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Zug?

From 2020 to 2024, 456 new homes were built in Zug, 14.2 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Zug?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Zug?

Open the map, zoom into Zug and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Zug land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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