Switzerland Population
Population Distribution
As of 2023, the latest population of Switzerland is 8,403,994, based on our calculation of the current data from UN (United Nations).
| Total population | 8,403,994 |
| Population growth rate | 0.66% |
| Birth rate | 10.50 births per 1,000 people |
| Life expectancy | |
| Overall life expectancy | 82.28 years |
| Men life expectancy | 79.99 years |
| Women life expectancy | 84.71 years |
| Age structure | |
| 0-14 years | 15.23% |
| 15-64 years | 66.45% |
| 65 years and above | 18.34% |
| Median age | 42.10 years |
| Gender ratio (Male to Female) | 0.97 |
| Population density | 203.60 residents per km² |
| Urbanization | 67.50% |
| Ethnicities | |
| Swiss – 65% German-Swiss, 18% French-Swiss, Italian 10%, Italian-Swiss, 1% Romansch – 6% others; Share of foreigners in 2016: 24.1% | |
| Religions | |
| Catholics (Roman Catholic 44%; Protestants 37%; non-religious 12%; Muslims 4.5%; others 2.5% | |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | 0.946 |
| HDI ranking | 2nd out of 194 |
People in Switzerland
Switzerland is a small country, with 8.6 million people living here. 27 out of 100 residents of Switzerland come from abroad; they do not have citizenship. There are very many.
Most of the immigrants come from Germany, Italy, France and the countries of the former Yugoslavia or Turkey. More than half of the immigrants come from the neighboring countries of Switzerland and mostly live in the part of Switzerland where their mother tongue is spoken, i.e. German, French or Italian.
There are six major cities in Switzerland. These are Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern and Winterthur. Only a small part of the land is habitable. Most people live in the Central Plateau. The larger cities such as Zurich and Basel are also located here.
Languages in Switzerland
Although Switzerland is a small country, there are four languages spoken as official languages. Depending on where you are now in Switzerland, a different language will be spoken. These languages are German (64 percent), French (20 percent), Italian (7 percent), and a language called Romansh (1 percent). Romansh is a mixture of Italian and French.
In the west of Switzerland the children speak French and on the Italian borders in the south Italian. Most people speak German, by the way. However, this is not our standard German, it sounds a little different. It’s called Swiss German or Schwyzerdütsch. This German can then also differ from region to region. For us, the Swiss dialect is not that easy to understand, even though it is the German language.
Religions in Switzerland
41 out of 100 Swiss are Catholics, 40 out of 100 Protestant Reformed. The rest is divided between other religious communities or non-denominational people. These are people who don’t feel they belong to any particular religion.
Switzerland Overview
Switzerland, located in the heart of Europe, is renowned for its breathtaking Alpine scenery, pristine lakes, and charming cities. It is famous for its precision engineering, luxury watches, and delicious chocolates, embodying a reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Switzerland’s neutrality, political stability, and efficient public transport system also contribute to its global acclaim. Whether exploring the historic streets of Zurich, skiing in the Swiss Alps, or indulging in Swiss fondue, visitors are captivated by Switzerland’s unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and modern sophistication.
- Capital City: Bern
- Population: Approximately 8.6 million
- Area: 41,290 square kilometers
- Full Country Name: Swiss Confederation
- Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
- Language: German, French, Italian, Romansh
- ISO Country Codes: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2: CH, ISO 3166-1 alpha-3: CHE
Bordering Countries of Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked country located in the western part of Europe, bordered by France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein.
France is located to the west of Switzerland and shares a border of 573 km with it. France has had a deep cultural influence on its neighbour throughout history due to its close proximity and shared language among many people in both countries. Recently both countries have been working together on regional development projects such as improving infrastructure links between them.
Germany is located to the north of Switzerland and shares a border of 845 km with it. Germany has had an important influence on its neighbour’s history due to its strategic location at the centre of Europe. The two countries have strong economic ties due to their shared access to international trade routes.
Austria is located east of Switzerland and shares a border of 164 km with it. Austria has had a deep influence on its neighbour throughout history due to its close proximity and shared cultural beliefs among many people in both countries. Recently both countries have been working together on regional development projects such as improving infrastructure links between them.
Italy is located south of Switzerland and shares a border of 740 km with it. Italy has had an important influence on its neighbour’s history due to its strategic location at the centre of Europe as well as its access to international maritime trade routes. The two countries have strong economic ties due to their shared access to international maritime trade routes as well as tourism opportunities in both countries.
Liechtenstein is located south-east of Switzerland and shares a border of 41 km with it. Liechtenstein has had a deep cultural influence on its neighbour throughout history due to its small size compared with Switzerland as well as its close proximity and shared language among many people in both countries. Recently both countries have been working together on regional development projects such as improving infrastructure links between them.
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