1 mai 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Migration Patterns: The Exodus Behind the Influx
While Switzerland's immigration numbers draw attention, new data reveals significant outbound migration with 90,000 foreigners leaving annually, highlighting the complex reality of Swiss population dynamics.
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- Switzerland has a comparatively high ratio of emigrants to immigrants compared to other countries.
- Net foreign migration contributed 85% to Switzerland's population growth between 2013 and 2022.
- The inclusion of Ukrainian refugees in 2023 statistics drove migration numbers to historic levels.
- Switzerland is among the countries with the highest proportion of first-generation immigrants.
By The Numbers
90,000
Foreigners leaving annually
+148,000
Net migration in 2023
95,000
Provisional net migration in 2024
30%
First-generation immigrants
They Said
"The high immigration figures for Switzerland make it easy to forget that not everyone who arrives is going to stay."
"Uncontrolled immigration"