October 10, 2025|
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|about 2 months agoMigration Background Reaches 41% of Swiss Population
New statistics reveal 41% of Swiss residents aged 15 and over have a migration background, with 80% being first-generation immigrants and 37% holding Swiss citizenship.
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- 41% of Swiss residents aged 15 and over have a migration background
- 80% of people with migration background are first-generation immigrants
- 37% of people with migration background hold Swiss citizenship
- Italian and German citizens represent the largest foreign nationality groups at 9% each
By The Numbers
41%
Population with migration background
1.1%
Year-over-year increase
40%
Immigration for family reasons
38%
Immigration for professional reasons
They Said
"Two-thirds of them had already found a job before immigrating"
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Record Migration Levels in Switzerland
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Demographics and Citizenship
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Immigration Motivations
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