26. September 2025|
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|2 months agoCatholic Church Exodus Slows in Switzerland
Swiss Catholic Church reports 46% reduction in departures compared to previous year, though membership continues gradual decline
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- The Swiss Catholic Church recorded 36,782 departures in 2024.
- Departures in 2024 represent a 46% reduction compared to 2023.
- In 2023, a record 67,497 members left the Catholic Church.
- Total Catholic Church membership in Switzerland stands at 2.73 million.
- The long-term trend shows a 'slowly rising trend in departures' despite the 2024 drop.
By The Numbers
46%
reduction in church departures
36,782
total departures
67,497
total departures (previous year)
2.73 million
remaining members
They Said
"a slowly rising trend in departures"
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