Net migration, annual growth rate in Switzerland

Switzerland: Net migration, annual growth rate was -7.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-7.1 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 36.0%
World rank
116th
of 217 countries
All-time high
684.06 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-188.3 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
62
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Switzerland, 1961–2025

-2000200400600196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, net migration, annual growth rate in Switzerland stood at -7.1 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.0% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Switzerland peaked at 684.06 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -188.3 % change on previous year, in 1970.

That places Switzerland 116th out of 217 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24.39 % change on previous year -106.3 % change on previous year 353.9 % change on previous year 8
1970s 83.46 % change on previous year -188.3 % change on previous year 658.38 % change on previous year 9
1980s 51.21 % change on previous year -74.18 % change on previous year 318.61 % change on previous year 10
1990s 79.29 % change on previous year -100.52 % change on previous year 684.06 % change on previous year 9
2000s 15.34 % change on previous year -26.59 % change on previous year 94.26 % change on previous year 10
2010s -3.08 % change on previous year -35.7 % change on previous year 23.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.81 % change on previous year -53.23 % change on previous year 90.32 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 113 Cabo Verde -6.2 % change on previous year compare
  2. 114 Isle of Man -6.21 % change on previous year compare
  3. 115 United Kingdom -6.52 % change on previous year compare
  4. 117 Togo -7.11 % change on previous year compare
  5. 118 New Zealand -7.26 % change on previous year compare
  6. 119 São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of -7.62 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Switzerland?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Switzerland was -7.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 684.06 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was -188.3 % change on previous year in 1970.
How does Switzerland rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Switzerland ranks 116th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
263 places, 16,543 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.