Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland
Switzerland: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 21.7% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland, 2010–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2024, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland stood at 21.7%.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland peaked at 26.1% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 20.2%, in 2016.
That places Switzerland 43rd out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.5% | — |
| 2011 | 26.1% | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 22.2% | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 23.8% | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 22.3% | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 21.5% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 20.2% | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 20.6% | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 22.8% | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 22.8% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 24.0% | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 22.6% | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 23.2% | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 23.2% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 21.7% | -6.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 21.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7%, 42% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 21.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.9%, 43% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.7% | 20.2% | 26.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.9% | 21.7% | 24.0% | 5 |
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)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Switzerland was 21.7% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 26.1% in 2011.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.2% in 2016.
- How does Switzerland rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Switzerland ranks 43rd out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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