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The Federal Statistical Office's latest report indicates an overall 1.5% decrease in criminal offenses in 2025. However, this trend is contrasted by a worrying rise in homicides and serious violent crimes, while property crimes like theft have decreased.
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asylum
The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) announced that asylum applications fell by 7.1% in 2025 and projects a further drop to 25,000 new applications in 2026. People from Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Turkey submitted the most applications last year.
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immigration
Federal Statistical Office reports increase to 41% of residents with migration background, with 80% being first-generation immigrants and 37% holding Swiss citizenship.
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economy
Monthly unemployment figures show slight increase with youth employment particularly affected, as job-seekers total reaches 209,090.
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society
Federal statistics reveal 66% of Swiss population regularly uses multiple languages, with French-speaking regions showing highest multilingual usage.
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society
Federal Statistical Office reveals 66% of Swiss residents use several languages daily, with French-speaking regions showing highest multilingual usage.
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society
New Federal Statistical Office data reveals ongoing secularization trend with fewer Swiss believing in God or participating in organized religion
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tourism
Foreign visitors spent CHF19.6 billion in Switzerland during 2024, marking 2.2% growth despite currency challenges, while Swiss spending abroad increased by 7.8%.
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society
New federal statistics reveal continuing decline in Swiss marriage and birth rates, with 2024 fertility rate dropping to 1.29 children per woman, raising concerns about demographic challenges.
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demographics
Federal statistics reveal continuing decline in family size with third births dropping 3.6% in 2024
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immigration
Irregular migration to Switzerland shows dramatic 50% decrease in first five months of 2025, with significant changes in regional patterns.
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government
Budget constraints force Switzerland's Federal Statistical Office to reduce workforce and limit data collection services, raising concerns about future statistical reporting.
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health
National health survey shows significant differences between men and women in chronic illness rates and life expectancy
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health
New federal statistics show 55% of women and 44% of men live with chronic illness, while men face higher rates of obesity at 52% compared to 34% of women.
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economy
Latest SECO data shows continued strength in Swiss labor market with unemployment falling to 2.8%, affecting 130,101 registered job seekers.
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economy
Latest SECO data shows continued strength in Swiss employment with unemployment falling to 2.8%, reflecting robust economic conditions despite global uncertainties.
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migration
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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demographics
New demographic forecasts show Switzerland's population growth will be driven almost entirely by migration, with natural population growth turning negative from 2035.
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immigration
Net immigration to Switzerland declined by 15.6% in 2024, with significant changes in demographic composition and migration trends.
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society
Latest statistics show rising poverty among working population despite overall stable poverty rates
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