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Births and deaths in the canton of Obwalden

In the canton of Obwalden, 298 children were born alive in 2025 and 305 people died; births exceeded deaths by −7. In the week to 27 September 2026, 7 people died against 6 expected (provisional).

Births 2025
298
Deaths 2025
305
Natural increase 2025
−7
Deaths last week
7
expected 6 · provisional

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Births and deaths per year since 1970

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Births Deaths

Per month

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Births Deaths

On average over the last ten years, most deaths occur in January.

Deaths per week and expected value

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Deaths Expected

Line: reported deaths; dashed: the FSO expected value; band: usual range (99%). The latest weeks are estimates and are still revised.

All communes 2025

CommuneBirthsDeathsBalanceBirths per 1,000
Alpnach6437+279.7
Engelberg3133−27.1
Giswil2333−105.7
Kerns5247+57.9
Lungern1211+15.6
Sachseln3855−177.2
Sarnen7889−117.2

Frequently asked questions

How many children were born in the canton of Obwalden in 2025?

298 live births (FSO).

How many people died in the canton of Obwalden in 2025?

305 deaths (FSO).

In which month do most people die?

On average over the last ten years in January, because of flu and the winter months.

Where do the figures come from?

From the Federal Statistical Office: vital statistics (BEVNAT) and mortality monitoring. Only figures are published, no information on individuals.

Canton Obwalden · All cantons

Sources: FSO, vital statistics (BEVNAT), demographic balance, mortality monitoring. bfs.admin.ch · Key figures for every hospital (beds, cases, staff): FOPH (in German)