Categories in Sarnen
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sarnen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 156 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 98 | 49 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 92 | — |
| Shopping | 91 | 48 years |
| Hotels and motels | 77 | — |
| Health and medical | 75 | — |
| Finance other | 68 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 61 | 45 years |
| Electronics stores | 57 | 50 years |
| Restaurants | 53 | — |
| All food and beverage | 50 | — |
| Public administration | 45 | — |
| Other construction | 38 | — |
| Architects | 37 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 36 | — |
Sarnen Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 4,385 |
| Male Population | 2,206 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,179 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.0% |
| Median Age | 42.1 years (Male: 41.5, Female: 42.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,427 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Kägiswil, Wilen (Sarnen) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.89611, 8.24531 |
| Postal Codes | 6056, 6060, 6061, 6062 |
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Sarnen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,934 | 4,810 | 4,872 | 5,089 | 4,385 | 4,461 | 4,584 |
| Population Density | 2,255.5 / km² | 2,198.9 / km² | 2,227.2 / km² | 2,326.4 / km² | 2,004.6 / km² | 2,039.3 / km² | 2,095.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSarnen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 10% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnen | -11.1% | -8.8% | -10% |
| Obwalden | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sarnen Median Age
Median Age: 42.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnen | 42.1 yrs | 42.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs |
| Obwalden | 40.9 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sarnen Population Density
Population Density: 2,005 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnen | 4,385 | 2.188 km² | 2,005 / km² |
| Obwalden | 37,581 | 490.6 km² | 76.6 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sarnen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sarnen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sarnen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sarnen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Sarnen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $39,827 | $38,215 | $39,311 | $41,367 | $39,835 | $40,119 | $41,825 | $43,427 |
| Total GDP | $91.3M | $90M | $91.3M | $96.1M | $95.3M | $100M | $107.1M | $112M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Sarnen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnen | 51,072 tn | 11.65 tn | 23,347 tons/km² |
| Obwalden | 440,807 tn | 11.73 tn | 898.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Sarnen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 51,072 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,347 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 73.6 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 36.2 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 81.6 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 40.4 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 89.6 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 89.7 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 64 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 67.2 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 11.8 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sarnen
Sarnen is the capital of the canton of Obwalden situated on the shores of Lake Sarnen (Sarner See), Switzerland. It has a population of just over 10,000 and is surrounded by countryside and mountains. Sarnen is located 20 km south of Lucerne. offici..
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