Norway vs Switzerland: Health workforce migration

Norway
28,271 Number
in 2024
Switzerland
42,602 Number
in 2024
Norway rank
16th
Switzerland rank
13th

Health workforce migration over time

  • Norway
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 42,602 Number against 28,271 Number in Norway, a difference of 14,331 Number.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times Norway's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Norway ranks 16th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 27 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 19,513 Number 30,166 Number 10,653 Number Switzerland
2010s 22,090 Number 34,438 Number 12,347 Number Switzerland
2020s 26,696 Number 40,286 Number 13,590 Number Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher health workforce migration, Norway or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 42,602 Number against 28,271 Number in Norway as of 2024.
What is the difference in health workforce migration between Norway and Switzerland?
14,331 Number, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Switzerland?
16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
How do Norway and Switzerland rank globally for health workforce migration?
Norway ranks 16th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Health workforce migration. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Health workforce migration
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
27 places, 505 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed