Net migration metrics in Switzerland
Switzerland: Net migration metrics was 45,098 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
45,098
Change on year
down 53.2%
World rank
30th
of 236 countries
All-time high
101,278
in 1961
All-time low
-58,187
in 1975
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Switzerland, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 45,098 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 53.2% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Switzerland peaked at 101,278 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -58,187, in 1975.
That places Switzerland 30th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12,024 | — |
| 1951 | 29,924 | +148.9% |
| 1952 | 29,742 | -0.6% |
| 1953 | 29,571 | -0.6% |
| 1954 | 28,910 | -2.2% |
| 1955 | 28,411 | -1.7% |
| 1956 | 27,318 | -3.8% |
| 1957 | 25,750 | -5.7% |
| 1958 | 24,961 | -3.1% |
| 1959 | 22,863 | -8.4% |
| 1960 | 22,313 | -2.4% |
| 1961 | 101,278 | +353.9% |
| 1962 | 82,798 | -18.2% |
| 1963 | 58,415 | -29.4% |
| 1964 | 21,455 | -63.3% |
| 1965 | -1,351 | -106.3% |
| 1966 | 14,979 | -1208.7% |
| 1967 | 27,697 | +84.9% |
| 1968 | 25,828 | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 20,754 | -19.6% |
| 1970 | -18,326 | -188.3% |
| 1971 | 2,636 | -114.4% |
| 1972 | 19,991 | +658.4% |
| 1973 | 8,158 | -59.2% |
| 1974 | 2,008 | -75.4% |
| 1975 | -58,187 | -2997.8% |
| 1976 | -54,255 | -6.8% |
| 1977 | -22,516 | -58.5% |
| 1978 | -6,552 | -70.9% |
| 1979 | 4,262 | -165.0% |
| 1980 | 17,841 | +318.6% |
| 1981 | 24,229 | +35.8% |
| 1982 | 21,929 | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 5,663 | -74.2% |
| 1984 | 12,532 | +121.3% |
| 1985 | 14,402 | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 23,242 | +61.4% |
| 1987 | 27,081 | +16.5% |
| 1988 | 34,602 | +27.8% |
| 1989 | 34,432 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 58,428 | +69.7% |
| 1991 | 69,738 | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 42,014 | -39.8% |
| 1993 | 40,267 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 30,274 | -24.8% |
| 1995 | 25,343 | -16.3% |
| 1996 | -131 | -100.5% |
| 1997 | -1,939 | +1380.2% |
| 1998 | 11,325 | -684.1% |
| 1999 | 25,599 | +126.0% |
| 2000 | 24,463 | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 35,420 | +44.8% |
| 2002 | 49,650 | +40.2% |
| 2003 | 42,567 | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 39,484 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 33,203 | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 37,308 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 72,475 | +94.3% |
| 2008 | 94,430 | +30.3% |
| 2009 | 69,324 | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 76,388 | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 67,194 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 67,840 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 83,823 | +23.6% |
| 2014 | 78,122 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 71,876 | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 71,009 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 45,658 | -35.7% |
| 2018 | 41,253 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 44,517 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 55,523 | +24.7% |
| 2021 | 50,665 | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 96,424 | +90.3% |
| 2023 | 45,098 | -53.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 45,098 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 8.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 45,098 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 8.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -2997.8% | 2,008 | -58,187 |
| 1997 | -1380.2% | -131 | -1,939 |
| 1966 | +1208.7% | -1,351 | 14,979 |
| 1998 | +684.1% | -1,939 | 11,325 |
| 1972 | +658.4% | 2,636 | 19,991 |
| 1961 | +353.9% | 22,313 | 101,278 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25,947 | 12,024 | 29,924 | 10 |
| 1960s | 37,417 | -1,351 | 101,278 | 10 |
| 1970s | -12,278 | -58,187 | 19,991 | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,595 | 5,663 | 34,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,092 | -1,939 | 69,738 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,832 | 24,463 | 94,430 | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,768 | 41,253 | 83,823 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,928 | 45,098 | 96,424 | 4 |
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 metrics in Switzerland?
- Net migration metrics in Switzerland was 45,098 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 101,278 in 1961.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -58,187 in 1975.
- How does Switzerland rank for net migration metrics?
- Switzerland ranks 30th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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