International migration: Regions Net international migration in Switzerland
Switzerland: International migration: Regions Net international migration was 82,792 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Switzerland, 1990–2024
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.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 56,643 Persons | — |
| 1991 | 61,440 Persons | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 40,156 Persons | -34.6% |
| 1993 | 39,512 Persons | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 30,883 Persons | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 14,458 Persons | -53.2% |
| 1996 | -5,807 Persons | -140.2% |
| 1997 | -6,834 Persons | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 1,177 Persons | -117.2% |
| 1999 | 16,149 Persons | +1272.0% |
| 2000 | 20,224 Persons | +25.2% |
| 2001 | 41,843 Persons | +106.9% |
| 2002 | 48,921 Persons | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 43,027 Persons | -12.0% |
| 2004 | 40,462 Persons | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 36,180 Persons | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 39,368 Persons | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 75,459 Persons | +91.7% |
| 2008 | 98,167 Persons | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 74,587 Persons | -24.0% |
| 2010 | 64,939 Persons | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 68,118 Persons | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 71,127 Persons | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 87,106 Persons | +22.5% |
| 2014 | 76,223 Persons | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 71,884 Persons | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 71,030 Persons | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 45,948 Persons | -35.3% |
| 2018 | 39,860 Persons | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 43,352 Persons | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 53,804 Persons | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 48,871 Persons | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 68,760 Persons | +40.7% |
| 2023 | 139,118 Persons | +102.3% |
| 2024 | 82,792 Persons | -40.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 82,792 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons, 2.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 82,792 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons, 2.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International migration: Regions Net international migration in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +1272.0% | 1,177 Persons | 16,149 Persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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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About this data
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.