Swiss abroad

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More and more Swiss nationals are living abroad, especially in Europe

At the end of 2023, 813 400 Swiss nationals were living abroad. This number has increased since 2022. Almost two-thirds of the Swiss abroad live in Europe and more than a quarter in France, but many also live on other continents.

Income, poverty and living conditions

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Life satisfaction in Switzerland

Life satisfaction in Switzerland in 2022 was the highest of all European countries. However, almost one in ten people had difficulty making ends meet.

Police crime statistics

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Further rise in property offences in 2023

In 2023, the number of offences recorded by the police was 14.0% higher, with a total of 522 558 offences under the Swiss Criminal Code (SCC). This increase was mainly due to property offences (+17.6%), which rose for the second year in a row.

Means-tested social benefits

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Decline in expenditure on social benefits to combat poverty in 2022

In 2022, the public administrations paid CHF 8.6 billion in means-tested social benefits for poverty reduction, a decline of CHF 207 million (–2.4%) compared with 2021.

Agglomerations and typology of municipalities

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Urbanisation continues in Switzerland

In 2022, 74% of the population resided in one of the country's 52 agglomerations. This figure has remained relatively constant since the early 2010s, although three new agglomerations have been identified.

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Special page Housing rents

With two consecutive increases in the mortgage reference rate in 2023 (June and December), there is growing interest in housing rents. On this page you can find all the latest information on this topic.

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Multi-annual programme

The multi-annual programme for federal statistics defines the objectives and priorities of federal statistics for the current legislative period.

In focus

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Experimental statistics

Experimental statistics are produced using new methods and/or new data sources.

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Open Government Data

The FSO’s Open Government Data unit is responsible for implementing the Swiss OGD strategy in close cooperation with the Department of Home Affairs.

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Statistics counts

The "Statistics count" website highlights the importance of statistics for all stakeholders in society.

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Unlocking the power of data initiative

This project aims to contribute to advancing data ecosystems to provide the information needed for an fact-based worldview.

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Structural survey 2023

The structural survey of the population census is currently underway. The questionnaire can be answered online or in paper form. A free hotline is available for enquiries.

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Peer Review 2023

The European statistics authority Eurostat has published a peer review report on its country examination of Switzerland in the area of public statistics. The experts conclude that the European Code of Practice for Official Statistics is well-implemented in Switzerland and that the Swiss statistics system achieves a high level of quality overall.

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Special coverage

National or international news stories may at times increase the need for certain statistical data. Our current affairs pages help you get quickly to the relevant statistical data.

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Statistical Yearbook

The Federal Statistical Office's (FSO) longest standing publication, the Statistical Yearbook, appears with a completely new look. The FSO presents a modern portrait of Switzerland in just over 400 pages.

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