Distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland
Switzerland: Distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status was 41.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland, 2015–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2024, distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland stood at 41.9%. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland peaked at 43.5% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 41.9%, in 2017.
Switzerland ranks 35th of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 43.5% | — |
| 2016 | 42.7% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 41.9% | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 43.1% | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 42.1% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 42.9% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 42.4% | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 42.8% | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 42.9% | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 41.9% | -2.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 41.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.9%, 59% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 41.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 70.9%, 59% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.7% | 41.9% | 43.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 42.6% | 41.9% | 42.9% | 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)
- Population growth rate 0.046 (2100)
- Population density 230.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 392,499 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland?
- Distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status in Switzerland was 41.9% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 43.5% in 2015.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.9% in 2017.
- How does Switzerland rank for distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status?
- Switzerland ranks 35th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by sex, age and tenure status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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