Farm structure census 2025 Changes in Swiss agriculture continue in 2025

Changes in Swiss agriculture continue in 2025

12.05.2026 - Structural trends in Swiss agriculture persisted through 2025. In 2025, there were 46 270 farms in Switzerland, 1.7% fewer compared with the previous year. Although the area used for organic crops continued to grow, the number of organic farms fell for the first time since 2010. Trends in livestock numbers varied. The number of dairy cows and pigs fell, while poultry numbers grew.

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Observation period
2025
Periodicity
Annual
Spatial division
Switzerland
Source(s)
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2026-0593-e
Terms of Use
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Article type:
Press release
Published on:
12.05.2026

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