Swiss Migration Background Reaches 41% of Population

Federal Statistical Office reports increase to 41% of residents with migration background, with 80% being first-generation immigrants and 37% holding Swiss citizenship.

Key Takeaways

41% of Switzerland's permanent resident population has a migration background in 2024
80% of people with migration background are first-generation immigrants
37% of people with migration background hold Swiss citizenship
Italian and German citizens each represent 9% of the migration background population

By The Numbers

1.1%

Annual increase in migration background population

40%

Immigration for family reasons

38%

Immigration for professional reasons

3 million

Total population with migration background

They Said

"Two-thirds of them had already found a job before immigrating"
— Federal Statistical Office

Record High Migration Background in Switzerland

Demographics and Distribution

Immigration Motivations

Integration and Citizenship

Economic and Social Implications

Sources & References

Small increase in proportion of Swiss residents with migrant background

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

41% of Switzerland's permanent resident population has a migration background in 2024
80% of people with migration background are first-generation immigrants
37% of people with migration background hold Swiss citizenship
Italian and German citizens each represent 9% of the migration background population