Government and politics in Schwyz (Zentralschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Schwyz is run by a 7-member cantonal government, elected in 2024, and a 100-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2024.
Which party is largest in Schwyz?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Schwyz after the 2024 election is the Swiss People's Party (SVP) with 38 of 100 seats (38.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Schwyz parliament?
Women won 20 of the 100 seats in the Schwyz parliament in 2024, a share of 20.0% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Schwyz?
The 7 seats of the Schwyz cantonal government (elected 2024, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: Swiss People's Party (SVP) 3, FDP (The Liberals) 2, Centre party (Die Mitte) 2.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Schwyz?
In Schwyz the Swiss People's Party (SVP) holds the most seats on the cantonal executive, 3 of 7, and 3 different parties are represented in it.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- Seats in the Schwyz parliament elected in 2024: Swiss People's Party (SVP) 38, Centre party (Die Mitte) 23, FDP (The Liberals) 19, Social Democrats (SP) 14, Green Liberals (GLP) 5, Greens 1. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 100 members for 170,072 residents, the Schwyz parliament has one seat for every 1,701 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Schwyz compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Schwyz ranks 26 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | St. Gallen | 28.3% |
| 21 | Zug | 27.5% |
| 22 | Glarus | 26.7% |
| 23 | Obwalden | 25.5% |
| 24 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | 22.0% |
| 25 | Uri | 21.9% |
| 26 | Schwyz | 20.0% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Schwyz ranks 2 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus | 40.0% |
| 2 | Schwyz | 38.0% |
| 3 | Valais / Wallis | 37.7% |
| 4 | Schaffhausen | 35.0% |
| 5 | St. Gallen | 35.0% |
| 6 | Uri | 34.4% |
| 7 | Aargau | 34.3% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Schwyz ranks 17 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Basel-Stadt | 2,042 |
| 15 | Neuchâtel | 1,804 |
| 16 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 1,728 |
| 17 | Schwyz | 1,701 |
| 18 | Zug | 1,688 |
| 19 | Schaffhausen | 1,501 |
| 20 | Jura | 1,253 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Schwyz ranks 2 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus | 40.0% |
| 2 | Schwyz | 38.0% |
| 3 | Schaffhausen | 35.0% |
| 4 | St. Gallen | 35.0% |
| 5 | Aargau | 34.3% |
| 6 | Obwalden | 32.7% |
| 7 | Thurgau | 32.3% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Schwyz ranks 18 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 15.4% |
| 16 | St. Gallen | 15.0% |
| 17 | Valais / Wallis | 14.6% |
| 18 | Schwyz | 14.0% |
| 19 | Thurgau | 13.8% |
| 20 | Ticino | 12.2% |
| 21 | Glarus | 10.0% |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Parlamentswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Parteien, Geschlecht und Kantonen (elections counted up to 4 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fd812b0d11ac…)
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Regierungswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Partei und Kanton (T 17.02.06.01, elections counted up to 18 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0f5f46a4367…)
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