Categories in Zug
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zug
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 2,235 | 30 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 1,203 | 36 years |
| Real estate | 1,053 | 41 years |
| Shopping | 616 | 38 years |
| Electronics stores | 563 | 28 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 481 | 38 years |
| Lawyers legal | 474 | 41 years |
| Legal and financial | 467 | 38 years |
| Finance other | 362 | 30 years |
| Health and medical | 358 | 30 years |
| Accountants | 313 | 40 years |
| Hotels and motels | 312 | 33 years |
| Holding companies | 308 | 34 years |
| Wholesalers | 302 | 43 years |
Zug Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 17,979 |
| Male Population | 9,161 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 8,818 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +71.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.9% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 43.3) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Oberwil bei Zug, Lindenhof, Unterstrass, Enge, Altstetten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.17242, 8.51745 |
| Postal Codes | 6300, 6301, 6302, 6303, 6304, More |
Map of Zug
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Zug Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,490 | 12,336 | 14,173 | 17,399 | 17,979 |
| Population Density | 1,291.1 / km² | 1,518.3 / km² | 1,744.4 / km² | 2,141.4 / km² | 2,212.8 / km² |
Zug Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zug | +65.9% | +41% | +22.8% |
| Canton of Zug | +52.8% | +36.7% | +22.4% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Zug Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zug | 42.8 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Canton of Zug | 41.6 yrs | 41.9 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Zug Population Density
Population Density: 2,213 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zug | 17,979 | 8.1 km² | 2,213 / km² |
| Canton of Zug | 120,510 | 238.7 km² | 505 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Zug Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Zug
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Zug
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Zug
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zug
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Zug CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zug | 255,551 tn | 14.21 tn | 31,452.4 tons/km² |
| Canton of Zug | 1,703,951 tn | 14.14 tn | 7,137.7 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 255,551 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,452.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 36.9 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 66.7 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 3.8 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 63.9 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 59.9 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 67.1 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 31.3 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 43.6 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 31.6 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 55.3 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Zug
Zug (German: Zug, [tsuːɡ]; French: Zoug; Italian: Zugo; Romansh: Zug; Neo-Latin Tugium), is a municipality and a town in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing ..
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