Migrant populations in Switzerland
Switzerland: Migrant populations was 2.77 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
2.77 million
World rank
28th
of 228 countries
All-time high
2.77 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.25 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Switzerland, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Switzerland is 2.77 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Switzerland peaked at 2.77 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.25 million, in 1990.
Switzerland ranks 28th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.25 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.36 million | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 1.48 million | +8.9% |
| 2005 | 1.74 million | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 2.05 million | +18.0% |
| 2015 | 2.39 million | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 2.61 million | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 2.77 million | +6.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2.77 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 8.3× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2.77 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 6.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.31 million | 1.25 million | 1.36 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.61 million | 1.48 million | 1.74 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.22 million | 2.05 million | 2.39 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.69 million | 2.61 million | 2.77 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 25 Bangladesh 2.91 million compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 2.88 million compare
- 27 Singapore 2.84 million compare
- 29 South Africa 2.63 million compare
- 30 Sudan 2.40 million compare
- 31 Belgium 2.35 million compare
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 migrant populations in Switzerland?
- Migrant populations in Switzerland was 2.77 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.77 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.25 million in 1990.
- How does Switzerland rank for migrant populations?
- Switzerland ranks 28th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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