Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Switzerland
Switzerland: Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship was 129,786 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Switzerland, 1998–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Switzerland is 129,786, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Switzerland peaked at 130,225 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 76,756, in 2003.
That places Switzerland 10th out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 93,291 | 91,804 | 94,778 | 2 |
| 2000s | 83,986 | 76,756 | 90,175 | 10 |
| 2010s | 113,324 | 96,494 | 130,225 | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,403 | 109,376 | 129,786 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.046 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4828 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -3.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 196,167 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Switzerland?
- Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Switzerland was 129,786 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 130,225 in 2018.
- What is the lowest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 76,756 in 2003.
- How does Switzerland rank for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship?
- Switzerland ranks 10th out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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