Categories in Sachseln
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sachseln
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 376 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 236 | 27 years |
| Electronics stores | 181 | 29 years |
| Specialized design | 163 | — |
| Shopping other | 139 | 30 years |
| Health and medical | 135 | — |
| Advertising and marketing | 133 | — |
| Photography | 129 | — |
| Clothing stores | 115 | 43 years |
| Mail order and web stores | 109 | — |
| Beauty salons | 105 | — |
| Real estate | 97 | — |
| Alternative medicine | 93 | — |
Sachseln Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 1,631 |
| Male Population | 825 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 806 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.3% |
| Median Age | 41.2 years (Male: 40.8, Female: 41.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $47,883 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Altstetten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.86718, 8.23344 |
| Postal Codes | 6072, 6073 |
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Sachseln Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,218 | 2,120 | 2,182 | 2,462 | 1,631 | 1,670 | 1,711 |
| Population Density | 985.8 / km² | 942.2 / km² | 969.8 / km² | 1,094.2 / km² | 724.9 / km² | 742.2 / km² | 760.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSachseln Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 25.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachseln | -26.5% | -23.1% | -25.3% |
| Obwalden | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sachseln Median Age
Median Age: 41.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachseln | 41.2 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 40.8 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)
Sachseln Population Density
Population Density: 725 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachseln | 1,631 | 2.25 km² | 725 / 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
Sachseln 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 Sachseln
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sachseln
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sachseln
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
Sachseln Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $45,647 | $43,429 | $43,580 | $45,688 | $43,881 | $43,418 | $44,999 | $47,883 |
| Total GDP | $424.5M | $427.5M | $435.6M | $469M | $475.5M | $501.3M | $545.7M | $586.4M |
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
Sachseln CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachseln | 19,099 tn | 11.71 tn | 8,488.2 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
Sachseln CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,099 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,488.2 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 | 44.7 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 70.6 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 39.2 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 78.5 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 83.3 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 41.9 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 86.4 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 64.7 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 70.4 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 13.2 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sachseln
Sachseln is a village and municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Sachseln, the municipality includes the hamlets of Edisried, Ewil and Flüeli-Ranft.
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