Birth rates Decline in the birth rate in Switzerland

Decline in the birth rate in Switzerland

10.11.2025 - In 2024, the average number of children per woman in Switzerland was 1.29, the lowest since records began. In recent years, births of third children in particular have declined. Fewer people want children, although the two-child family model remains the ideal for many young adults. These are some of the findings from a Federal Statistical Office (FSO) publication.

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Details

Observation period
2024
Spatial division
Switzerland, Cantons
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
Source(s)
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2025-0723-e
Terms of Use
OPEN-BY
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Article type:
Press release
Published on:
10.11.2025
Topic:
Population

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