Net migration in Switzerland
Switzerland: Net migration was 37,253 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Switzerland, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Switzerland stood at 37,253.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 48.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Switzerland peaked at 101,278 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -58,187, in 1975.
That places Switzerland 24th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22,313 | — |
| 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% |
| 2024 | 40,099 | -11.1% |
| 2025 | 37,253 | -7.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 37,253 is above the median for high income countries, which is 843, 44.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 37,253 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166, 224.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 54,177 | 37,253 | 96,424 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More financial sector data for Switzerland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 168.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 230.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Switzerland?
- Net migration in Switzerland was 37,253 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 101,278 in 1961.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -58,187 in 1975.
- How does Switzerland rank for net migration?
- Switzerland ranks 24th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.