Population size and change in Switzerland in 2022: final results Switzerland's population continued to grow in 2022

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Switzerland's population continued to grow in 2022

24.08.2023 - On 31 December 2022, Switzerland's permanent resident population was 8 815 400, i.e. 0.9% more than in 2021. This population growth was slightly higher than in previous years. At the same time, the population is getting increasingly older. These are the final results of the population and households statistics from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Observation period
2022
Periodicity
Semiannual
Spatial division
Switzerland, Cantons
Published by
Federal Statistical Office
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
Source(s)
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2023-0293-e
Copyright
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Article type:
Press release
Published on:
24.08.2023
Topic:
Population

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