Switzerland Statistics

Population

8,967,407 people (2025)

Total GDP

$947.1B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$104,900 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.97 (2.)

About Switzerland

Switzerland has four official languages and highest wages globally with excellent living standards. The country has Alps covering 60% of territory with world-class skiing and mountaineering. Swiss banking and watches are internationally renowned for precision.

The nation has direct democracy with frequent referendums and citizen participation. Switzerland has armed neutrality and hosts international organizations. The country has excellent chocolate and cheese production traditions.

Zurich and Geneva are global financial centers with international importance. Switzerland has Alpine and continental climate with regional variations. The nation has federal republic with strong cantonal autonomy.

Traditional Swiss culture includes Alpine traditions, yodeling, and precision craftsmanship. The country has religious diversity with Protestant and Catholic regions. Swiss cuisine features fondue, rösti, and regional Alpine specialties.

The population is 8.7 million with multilingual society and high immigration. Switzerland offers mountain paradise, financial excellence, and quality living making it dream Alpine destination.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$947.1B
$890.8B
$834.5B
$778.2B
$721.9B
$721.9B
$741.3B
$814.7B
$828.5B
$894.9B
$936.7B
$947.1B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
7.6%
0-14
7.2%
5.2%
15-24
4.9%
13.5%
25-44
13.1%
14.1%
45-64
14.0%
9.3%
65+
11.1%
Male
Female
%49.7 (4.456.166)
%50.3 (4.511.241)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 9.126.131 +0.07% 228.2
2090 9.080.417 +0.01% 227.1
2080 9.110.194 -0.08% 227.8
2070 9.187.370 -0.1% 229.7
2060 9.287.263 -0.1% 232.2
2050 9.342.586 +0.03% 233.6
2040 9.276.178 +0.11% 232
2030 9.130.292 +0.28% 228.3
2025 NOW 8.967.407 +0.51% 224.2
2020 8.640.582 +0.74% 216.1
2015 8.283.933 +1.14% 207.1
2010 7.825.753 +1.14% 195.7
2005 7.431.823 +0.65% 185.8
2000 7.184.007 +0.56% 179.6
1995 7.040.477 +0.67% 176
1990 6.713.173 +0.98% 167.9
1985 6.470.957 +0.44% 161.8
1980 6.319.846 +0.4% 158
1975 6.338.600 -0.04% 158.5
1970 6.180.922 +0.73% 154.6
1965 5.856.419 +1.16% 146.4
1960 5.327.780 +1.23% 133.2
1955 5.002.112 +1.28% 125.1
1950 4.692.641 - 117.3

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Zürich
427.721
2 Genève
203.840
3 Basel
173.552
4 Lausanne
141.418
5 Bern
134.506

Geographic Regions

Aargau
711.232
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
55.759
Appenzell Innerrhoden
16.416
Basel-Landschaft
294.417
Basel-Stadt
196.786
Bern
1.051.437
Fribourg
334.465
Geneva
514.114
Glarus
41.471
Graubünden
202.538
Jura
73.865
Lucerne
424.851
Neuchâtel
176.571
Nidwalden
44.420
Obwalden
38.700
Schaffhausen
85.214
Schwyz
164.920
Solothurn
282.408
St. Gallen
525.967
Thurgau
289.650
Ticino
354.023
Uri
37.317
Valais
357.282
Vaud
830.431
Zug
131.164
Zürich
1.579.967

Cities

Zürich
427.721
Genève
203.840
Basel
173.552
Lausanne
141.418
Bern
134.506
Winterthur
116.906
Luzern
83.840
St. Gallen
76.931
Lugano
62.464
Biel/Bienne
55.070
Neuchâtel
44.597
Bellinzona
44.270
Thun
43.670
Köniz
42.409
Chur
38.129
Schaffhausen
37.713
Fribourg
37.653
Vernier
36.572
La Chaux-de-Fonds
36.527
Uster
35.748
Sion
35.650
Lancy
34.656
Emmen
31.573
Zug
31.469
Dübendorf
30.801
Yverdon-les-Bains
29.827
Winterthur
29.680
Kriens
28.983
Rapperswil-Jona
28.252
Dietikon
28.162
Meyrin
26.517
Montreux
26.230
Frauenfeld
26.093
Wetzikon (ZH)
26.018
Bulle
25.722
Wädenswil
25.193
Baar
24.996
Wil (SG)
24.541
Horgen
23.628
Bülach
23.624
Kreuzlingen
22.788
Nyon
22.465
Carouge (GE)
22.164
Riehen
21.946
Aarau
21.807
Allschwil
21.654
Opfikon
21.213
Wettingen
21.094
Renens (VD)
21.086
Kloten
20.980
Martigny
20.974
Schlieren
20.350
Baden
19.839
Vevey
19.738
Reinach (BL)
19.667
Glarus Nord
19.428
Volketswil
19.412
Adliswil
19.243
Pully
18.984
Onex
18.773
Regensdorf
18.739
Monthey
18.446
Thalwil
18.392
Olten
18.339
Gossau (SG)
18.226
Grenchen
17.939
Muttenz
17.917
Ostermundigen
17.884
Cham
17.643
Illnau-Effretikon
17.564
Morges
17.529
Val-de-Ruz
17.410
Wallisellen
17.299
Sierre
17.295
Wohlen (AG)
17.133
Freienbach
16.711
Solothurn
16.633
Burgdorf
16.586
Pratteln
16.458
Einsiedeln
16.310
Locarno
16.241
Lyss
16.190
Thônex
16.115
Steffisburg
16.071
Langenthal
15.838
Herisau
15.744
Schwyz
15.685
Binningen
15.631
Arbon
15.459
Liestal
15.420
Horw
15.043
Oftringen
15.020
Mendrisio
14.909
Stäfa
14.889
Küsnacht (ZH)
14.833
Meilen
14.754
Ebikon
14.469
Amriswil
14.313
Richterswil
13.987
Küssnacht (SZ)
13.843
Uzwil
13.831
Gland
13.664
Brig-Glis
13.642
Rheinfelden
13.624
Buchs (SG)
13.605
Zollikon
13.472
Versoix
13.337
Muri bei Bern
13.317
Chêne-Bougeries
13.261
Ecublens (VD)
13.118
Münsingen
13.045
Brugg
12.943
Spiez
12.906
Rüti (ZH)
12.701
Delémont
12.636
Le Grand-Saconnex
12.607
Affoltern am Albis
12.588
Glarus
12.515
Zofingen
12.453
La Tour-de-Peilz
12.382
Pfäffikon
12.379
Arth
12.359
Villars-sur-Glâne
12.328
Spreitenbach
12.322
Prilly
12.294
Altstätten
12.278
Blonay - Saint-Légier
12.117
Münchenstein
12.102
Plan-les-Ouates
12.088
Bassersdorf
12.062
Veyrier
11.901
Weinfelden
11.893
Ittigen
11.595
Belp
11.578
Hinwil
11.576
Romanshorn
11.556
Worb
11.460
Männedorf
11.437
Oberwil (BL)
11.273
Risch
11.253
Möhlin
11.231
Zollikofen
11.140
Lenzburg
11.054
Suhr
10.968
Aigle
10.913
Neuhausen am Rheinfall
10.893
Maur
10.757
Le Locle
10.746
Davos
10.732
Lutry
10.718
Val de Bagnes
10.693
Sarnen
10.654
Aesch (BL)
10.607
Val-de-Travers
10.558
Sursee
10.519
Naters
10.484
Flawil
10.446
Münchenbuchsee
10.419
Bussigny
10.365
Wald (ZH)
10.343
Payerne
10.342
Gossau (ZH)
10.336
Urdorf
10.332
Steinhausen
10.308
Crans-Montana
10.271
Birsfelden
10.264
Bernex
10.250
Widnau
10.178
Estavayer
10.133
Embrach
10.005
Eschenbach (SG)
9.996
Therwil
9.934
Wittenbach
9.914
Hochdorf
9.911
Altdorf (UR)
9.880
Epalinges
9.822
Rorschach
9.777
Collombey-Muraz
9.739
Kirchberg (SG)
9.632
Schübelbach
9.595
Rothrist
9.565
Goldach
9.562
Glarus Süd
9.528
Niederhasli
9.497
Fällanden
9.461
Aadorf
9.422
Murten
9.414
Lachen
9.394
Wohlen bei Bern
9.348
Langnau im Emmental
9.337
Zuchwil
9.331
Mels
9.311
Kilchberg (ZH)
9.303
Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
9.291
Arlesheim
9.270
Unterägeri
9.243
Milvignes
9.217
Reinach (AG)
9.216
Ingenbohl
9.197
Biberist
9.188
Crissier
9.181
Oberriet (SG)
9.180
Landquart
9.153
Willisau
9.108
Fully
9.049
La Grande Béroche
9.029
Conthey
8.983
Neuenhof
8.972
Hombrechtikon
8.964
Wattwil
8.954
Hünenberg
8.948
Chêne-Bourg
8.836
Düdingen
8.793
Egg
8.786
Obersiggenthal
8.782
Oberentfelden
8.760
Aarburg
8.746
Chavannes-près-Renens
8.737
Bremgarten (AG)
8.705
Marly
8.596
Gaiserwald
8.523
Collonge-Bellerive
8.496
Gränichen
8.432
Muri (AG)
8.381
Buchs (AG)
8.319
Visp
8.305
Au (SG)
8.252
Domat/Ems
8.199
Rümlang
8.186
Bex
8.167
Châtel-Saint-Denis
8.163
Stans
8.119
Wangen-Brüttisellen
8.097
Savièse
8.097
Langnau am Albis
8.056
Windisch
8.022

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