Birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland
Switzerland: Birth rate colored by peak birth month was 9.08 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
9.08
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
25th
of 41 countries
All-time high
33.04
in 1876
All-time low
9.08
in 2023
Years of data
148
1876–2023
Birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland, 1876–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland stood at 9.08. That is the lowest value across all 148 years on record.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland peaked at 33.04 in 1876 and was at its lowest, 9.08, in 2023.
Switzerland ranks 25th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 148 years of available data.
Birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | 33.04 | — |
| 1877 | 32.26 | -2.3% |
| 1878 | 31.54 | -2.2% |
| 1879 | 30.76 | -2.5% |
| 1880 | 29.88 | -2.9% |
| 1881 | 29.98 | +0.3% |
| 1882 | 29 | -3.3% |
| 1883 | 28.66 | -1.2% |
| 1884 | 28.41 | -0.9% |
| 1885 | 27.86 | -1.9% |
| 1886 | 27.92 | +0.2% |
| 1887 | 28.01 | +0.3% |
| 1888 | 27.85 | -0.6% |
| 1889 | 27.77 | -0.3% |
| 1890 | 26.63 | -4.1% |
| 1891 | 28.13 | +5.6% |
| 1892 | 27.7 | -1.5% |
| 1893 | 27.99 | +1.0% |
| 1894 | 27.47 | -1.9% |
| 1895 | 27.48 | +0.1% |
| 1896 | 28.31 | +3.0% |
| 1897 | 28.49 | +0.6% |
| 1898 | 28.68 | +0.7% |
| 1899 | 29.16 | +1.7% |
| 1900 | 28.74 | -1.4% |
| 1901 | 29.24 | +1.7% |
| 1902 | 28.68 | -1.9% |
| 1903 | 27.51 | -4.1% |
| 1904 | 27.47 | -0.1% |
| 1905 | 27.07 | -1.4% |
| 1906 | 27.03 | -0.2% |
| 1907 | 26.38 | -2.4% |
| 1908 | 26.55 | +0.6% |
| 1909 | 25.64 | -3.4% |
| 1910 | 25.2 | -1.7% |
| 1911 | 24.31 | -3.5% |
| 1912 | 24.4 | +0.4% |
| 1913 | 23.59 | -3.3% |
| 1914 | 22.81 | -3.3% |
| 1915 | 19.63 | -14.0% |
| 1916 | 19.08 | -2.8% |
| 1917 | 18.61 | -2.4% |
| 1918 | 18.73 | +0.6% |
| 1919 | 18.67 | -0.4% |
| 1920 | 20.99 | +12.4% |
| 1921 | 20.81 | -0.8% |
| 1922 | 19.52 | -6.2% |
| 1923 | 19.23 | -1.5% |
| 1924 | 18.6 | -3.3% |
| 1925 | 18.28 | -1.7% |
| 1926 | 18.08 | -1.1% |
| 1927 | 17.34 | -4.1% |
| 1928 | 17.3 | -0.3% |
| 1929 | 17.08 | -1.2% |
| 1930 | 17.24 | +0.9% |
| 1931 | 16.77 | -2.7% |
| 1932 | 16.78 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 16.42 | -2.1% |
| 1934 | 16.26 | -1.0% |
| 1935 | 15.96 | -1.9% |
| 1936 | 15.55 | -2.6% |
| 1937 | 14.88 | -4.3% |
| 1938 | 15.13 | +1.7% |
| 1939 | 15.07 | -0.4% |
| 1940 | 15.08 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 16.85 | +11.8% |
| 1942 | 18.36 | +9.0% |
| 1943 | 19.19 | +4.5% |
| 1944 | 19.63 | +2.3% |
| 1945 | 20.15 | +2.6% |
| 1946 | 20.13 | -0.1% |
| 1947 | 19.54 | -2.9% |
| 1948 | 19.29 | -1.3% |
| 1949 | 18.5 | -4.1% |
| 1950 | 18.16 | -1.8% |
| 1951 | 17.36 | -4.4% |
| 1952 | 17.48 | +0.7% |
| 1953 | 17.14 | -2.0% |
| 1954 | 17.07 | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 17.17 | +0.6% |
| 1956 | 17.46 | +1.7% |
| 1957 | 17.82 | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 17.71 | -0.6% |
| 1959 | 17.78 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 17.82 | +0.2% |
| 1961 | 18.51 | +3.9% |
| 1962 | 18.94 | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 19.5 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 19.63 | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 19.18 | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 18.65 | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 18.05 | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 17.43 | -3.4% |
| 1969 | 16.79 | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 16.08 | -4.2% |
| 1971 | 15.54 | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 14.65 | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 13.92 | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 13.36 | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 12.35 | -7.6% |
| 1976 | 11.74 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 11.59 | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 11.37 | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 11.45 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 11.69 | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 11.64 | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 11.76 | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 11.49 | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 11.62 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 11.57 | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 11.77 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 11.73 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 12.24 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 12.26 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 12.58 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 12.77 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 12.71 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 12.13 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 11.91 | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 11.72 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 11.76 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 11.38 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 11.13 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 11.01 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 10.95 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 10.04 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 9.99 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 9.83 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 9.94 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 9.84 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 9.85 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 9.93 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 10.11 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 10.18 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 10.32 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 10.27 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 10.33 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 10.29 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10.48 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 10.51 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 10.56 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 10.38 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 10.36 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 10.09 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 9.98 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 10.34 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 9.43 | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 9.08 | -3.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 9.08 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.31, 97% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 9.08 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.33, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 31.9 | 30.76 | 33.04 | 4 |
| 1880s | 28.53 | 27.77 | 29.98 | 10 |
| 1890s | 28 | 26.63 | 29.16 | 10 |
| 1900s | 27.43 | 25.64 | 29.24 | 10 |
| 1910s | 21.5 | 18.61 | 25.2 | 10 |
| 1920s | 18.72 | 17.08 | 20.99 | 10 |
| 1930s | 16.01 | 14.88 | 17.24 | 10 |
| 1940s | 18.67 | 15.08 | 20.15 | 10 |
| 1950s | 17.51 | 17.07 | 18.16 | 10 |
| 1960s | 18.45 | 16.79 | 19.63 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.21 | 11.37 | 16.08 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.78 | 11.49 | 12.26 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.91 | 11.01 | 12.77 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.07 | 9.83 | 10.95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.36 | 10.09 | 10.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.71 | 9.08 | 10.34 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.046 (2100)
- Population density 230.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 392,499 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland?
- Birth rate colored by peak birth month in Switzerland was 9.08 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rate colored by peak birth month recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 33.04 in 1876.
- What is the lowest birth rate colored by peak birth month recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.08 in 2023.
- How does Switzerland rank for birth rate colored by peak birth month?
- Switzerland ranks 25th out of 41 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate colored by peak birth month rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate colored by peak birth month. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 148 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).