Belgium vs Switzerland: Migration origin destination

Belgium
50,906
in 2024
Switzerland
24,005
in 2024
Belgium rank
13th
Switzerland rank
16th

Migration origin destination over time

  • Belgium
  • Switzerland
020.0k40.0k60.0k199020072024

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 50,906 against 24,005 in Switzerland, a difference of 26,901.

That makes Belgium's figure about 2.1 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Switzerland ahead.

Belgium ranks 13th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 66 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 708 678.5 29.5 Belgium
2000s 2,230 1,800 430 Belgium
2010s 11,032 5,256 5,776 Belgium
2020s 39,598 20,114 19,483 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher migration origin destination, Belgium or Switzerland?
Belgium, at 50,906 against 24,005 in Switzerland as of 2024.
What is the difference in migration origin destination between Belgium and Switzerland?
26,901, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for migration origin destination?
Belgium ranks 13th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 66 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Migration origin destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Migration origin destination
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 528 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed