1. August 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss migration study reveals high turnover rate among foreign residents
New analysis shows significant number of foreigners leaving Switzerland annually, challenging perceptions about permanent immigration patterns.
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- Switzerland has one of the highest proportions of immigrants in the world, making up almost a third of the population
- In 2024, 190,000 foreigners moved to Switzerland, while over 95,000 left
- Most immigrants don't settle permanently in Switzerland
By The Numbers
190,000
Number of foreigners who moved to Switzerland in 2024
95,000
Number of foreigners who left Switzerland in 2024
33%
Approximate proportion of immigrants in Swiss population
They Said
"The process was very smooth, with minimal bureaucracy [...] The people are polite, everything is clean, the infrastructure is good, the public services really serve people"
"Switzerland has given me a future. Today I have a standard of living that I never imagined in my native country"