Population change and vital statistics in 2024: Provisional figures Resident population of Switzerland exceeds 9 million in 2024 despite a decline in births

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Resident population of Switzerland exceeds 9 million  in 2024 despite a decline in births

03.04.2025 - The population passed the 9 million mark in 2024. On 31 December, Switzerland had 9 048 900 permanent residents. Fertility fell for the third year in a row. The average number of children per woman is at an all-time low. The number of deaths remained stable and life expectancy continues to rise. Immigration fell sharply after a record year in 2023, while emigration has risen. These are some of the provisional annual results for 2024 from the Population and Household Statistics and Vital Statistics of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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03.04.2025
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