Government and politics in Zug (Zentralschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Zug is run by a 7-member cantonal government, elected in 2026, and a 80-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2026.
Which party is largest in Zug?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Zug after the 2026 election is the Swiss People's Party (SVP) with 20 of 80 seats (25.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Zug parliament?
Women won 22 of the 80 seats in the Zug parliament in 2026, a share of 27.5% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Zug?
The 7 seats of the Zug cantonal government (elected 2026, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: Centre party (Die Mitte) 3, FDP (The Liberals) 2, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 2.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Zug?
In Zug the Centre party (Die Mitte) 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 Zug parliament elected in 2026: Swiss People's Party (SVP) 20, Centre party (Die Mitte) 18, FDP (The Liberals) 17, Greens 10, Social Democrats (SP) 8, Green Liberals (GLP) 6. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 80 members for 135,018 residents, the Zug parliament has one seat for every 1,688 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Zug compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Zug ranks 21 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Aargau | 30.0% |
| 19 | Nidwalden | 28.3% |
| 20 | St. Gallen | 28.3% |
| 21 | Zug | 27.5% |
| 22 | Glarus | 26.7% |
| 23 | Obwalden | 25.5% |
| 24 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | 22.0% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Zug ranks 21 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Luzern | 26.7% |
| 19 | Zürich | 25.6% |
| 20 | Solothurn | 25.0% |
| 21 | Zug | 25.0% |
| 22 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 23.6% |
| 23 | Basel-Landschaft | 23.3% |
| 24 | Ticino | 23.3% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Zug ranks 18 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 21 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 880 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Zug ranks 14 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Uri | 26.6% |
| 12 | Zürich | 25.6% |
| 13 | Solothurn | 25.0% |
| 14 | Zug | 25.0% |
| 15 | Basel-Landschaft | 23.3% |
| 16 | Luzern | 22.5% |
| 17 | Valais / Wallis | 20.0% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Zug ranks 22 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Thurgau | 13.8% |
| 20 | Ticino | 12.2% |
| 21 | Glarus | 10.0% |
| 22 | Zug | 10.0% |
| 23 | Obwalden | 7.3% |
| 24 | Uri | 6.2% |
| 25 | Nidwalden | 5.0% |
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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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