International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Switzerland

Switzerland: International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration was 82,792 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
82,792 Persons
Change on year
down 40.5%
World rank
6th
of 19 countries
All-time high
139,118 Persons
in 2023
All-time low
-6,834 Persons
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Switzerland, 1990–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1990200720241990: 56.6k Persons1991: 61.4k Persons1992: 40.2k Persons1993: 39.5k Persons1994: 30.9k Persons1995: 14.5k Persons1996: -5.8k Persons1997: -6.8k Persons1998: 1.2k Persons1999: 16.1k Persons2000: 20.2k Persons2001: 41.8k Persons2002: 48.9k Persons2003: 43.0k Persons2004: 40.5k Persons2005: 36.2k Persons2006: 39.4k Persons2007: 75.5k Persons2008: 98.2k Persons2009: 74.6k Persons2010: 64.9k Persons2011: 68.1k Persons2012: 71.1k Persons2013: 87.1k Persons2014: 76.2k Persons2015: 71.9k Persons2016: 71.0k Persons2017: 45.9k Persons2018: 39.9k Persons2019: 43.4k Persons2020: 53.8k Persons2021: 48.9k Persons2022: 68.8k Persons2023: 139.1k Persons2024: 82.8k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 82,792 Persons for international migration flows - regions — net international migration in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.5% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Switzerland peaked at 139,118 Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, -6,834 Persons, in 1997.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 24,778 Persons -6,834 Persons 61,440 Persons 10
2000s 51,824 Persons 20,224 Persons 98,167 Persons 10
2010s 63,959 Persons 39,860 Persons 87,106 Persons 10
2020s 78,669 Persons 48,871 Persons 139,118 Persons 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 3 Germany 329,163 Persons compare
  2. 4 Spain 148,070 Persons compare
  3. 5 Netherlands 107,768 Persons compare
  4. 7 Belgium 69,405 Persons compare
  5. 8 Norway 57,939 Persons compare
  6. 9 Lithuania 44,934 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Switzerland?
International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Switzerland was 82,792 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 139,118 Persons in 2023.
What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was -6,834 Persons in 1997.
How does Switzerland rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
Switzerland ranks 6th out of 19 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows)
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
21 places, 502 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.