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A new study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts warns that as Swiss residents live longer, their retirement savings may be insufficient, highlighting a growing 'longevity risk' that could lead to widespread financial shortages in old age.
A new analysis reveals half of all active voters in Switzerland are now over 60, a seven-year increase since 2000. This demographic shift raises questions about the future of Swiss policymaking and intergenerational equity.
Switzerland's fertility rate has dropped to a historic low, with an average of 1.29 children per woman. New data reveals that a combination of increased childlessness and smaller family sizes is driving the demographic shift, posing long-term challenges for the country's social and economic future.
The Swiss pension system paid out to a record 2.64 million people last year, a 1.6% increase, according to the Federal Social Insurance Office. While the system remains in the black, the rising number of recipients underscores the demographic challenges facing Switzerland's long-term social security funding.
Two new statistics paint a picture of a Switzerland facing profound social and demographic pressures. The number of old-age pensions being paid out has hit a record high, while simultaneously, the country's prison population has reached its highest level ever recorded, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of its social systems.
A new poll indicates that 52% of Swiss voters intend to support the controversial 'No to 10 million' immigration initiative. This article delves into the shifting public opinion ahead of the June referendum, the arguments from both sides, and the historical context of similar votes.
A growing number of Swiss residents are continuing to work past the standard retirement age, with the share of workers aged 64 and older more than doubling since 2005, reflecting demographic shifts and a trend towards longer working lives.
With a quarter of its doctors over 60 and the number of seniors now outnumbering the youth, Switzerland faces a demographic time bomb for its healthcare system. We analyze the impending doctor shortage and what it means for patient care across the country.
The Swiss Medical Association warns of an impending healthcare crisis, with a quarter of all doctors now over 60 and nearing retirement. With the country already heavily reliant on foreign-trained medics, this 'wave of retirements' poses a significant threat to providing basic care for an aging population.
As Switzerland prepares to vote on the 'No to ten million' initiative to cap its population, new federal statistics reveal a landmark demographic shift: there are now more residents over 65 than under 20. This article explores the intersection of these two pivotal events and their profound implications for the country's future economy, social structure, and identity.
With a vote looming on the 'No to ten million' initiative, new statistics reveal Switzerland's changing population landscape. For the first time, seniors outnumber the young, adding a new dimension to the debate on immigration and its impact.
For the first time in its history, Switzerland's population aged 65 and over has surpassed the number of residents under 20. This demographic milestone, revealed by new federal statistics, highlights the nation's accelerating aging trend and its future societal challenges.
An initiative by the Swiss People's Party to cap the country's population at ten million by 2050 is set to go to a national vote, sparking a debate on immigration, infrastructure pressures, and compatibility with international law.
For the first time in its history, Switzerland's population of residents aged 65 and over has surpassed those under 20. This demographic shift has significant implications for the nation's social security systems and infrastructure, intensifying debates around immigration policies like the proposed 'ten million' population cap.
For the first time in its history, Switzerland is now home to more residents aged 65 and over than those under 20. This milestone raises critical questions about the future of the country's pension system, healthcare, and workforce.
For the first time in its history, Switzerland's population of residents over 65 has surpassed those under 20. This demographic milestone signals profound challenges and necessary policy shifts for the nation's social security, healthcare, and workforce.
The number of Swiss nationals living outside the country grew to 838,600 in 2025. New statistics from the FSO provide a detailed look at the diaspora, revealing for the first time that Paris is the most popular city, with nearly 12,000 Swiss residents.
The Swiss government has confirmed a national vote for June 14, where citizens will decide on the 'No to ten million Switzerland' initiative aimed at capping the population, alongside a separate proposal to reform and tighten the rules for accessing civilian service.
A new political battle over immigration is taking shape as the Swiss People's Party proposes measures to cap non-native speaking pupils in schools. This comes as recent data shows a fall in net migration, complicating a debate that also includes a recent parliamentary rejection of shortening the wait time for citizenship.
New figures reveal a fall in net migration to Switzerland, with 83,000 foreign residents leaving the country in the past year. This demographic shift provides a fresh data point in the contentious political climate surrounding an upcoming anti-immigration referendum.
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