Ireland vs Switzerland: Refugees by host country, per 1000 population
Ireland
26
in 2025
Switzerland
23
in 2025
Ireland rank
19th
Switzerland rank
22nd
Refugees by host country, per 1000 population over time
- Ireland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 26 against 23 in Switzerland, a difference of 3.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Switzerland ahead.
Ireland ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 109 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.75 | 6.25 | 4.5 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 8.7 | 7.4 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 15.33 | 19.17 | 3.83 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees by host country, per 1000 population, Ireland or Switzerland?
- Ireland, at 26 against 23 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees by host country, per 1000 population between Ireland and Switzerland?
- 3, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for refugees by host country, per 1000 population?
- Ireland ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees by host country, per 1000 population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.