Net migration by age and sex in Switzerland
Switzerland: Net migration by age and sex was 82,792 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
82,792
Change on year
down 40.5%
World rank
10th
of 41 countries
All-time high
139,118
in 2023
All-time low
14,632
in 2018
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Switzerland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Switzerland stood at 82,792.
That represents a change of down 40.5% on the previous year and up 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Switzerland peaked at 139,118 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 14,632, in 2018.
Switzerland ranks 10th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 53,961 | — |
| 2014 | 45,179 | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 36,996 | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 28,652 | -22.6% |
| 2017 | 18,380 | -35.9% |
| 2018 | 14,632 | -20.4% |
| 2019 | 18,908 | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 29,402 | +55.5% |
| 2021 | 28,138 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 44,956 | +59.8% |
| 2023 | 139,118 | +209.5% |
| 2024 | 82,792 | -40.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 82,792 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 2.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 82,792 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 2.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,958 | 14,632 | 53,961 | 7 |
| 2020s | 64,881 | 28,138 | 139,118 | 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 net migration by age and sex in Switzerland?
- Net migration by age and sex in Switzerland was 82,792 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 139,118 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,632 in 2018.
- How does Switzerland rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Switzerland ranks 10th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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