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Switzerland's Population Hits 9.1 Million, Aging Trend Emerges

4/2/2026

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In 2025, the Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland reported the population at 9,124,300, with 65+ outnumbering those under 20 for the first time.
The population grew by 0.8 percent in 2025, slower than in 2024.
Births averaged 1.28 children per woman, while deaths fell to 71,700.
Immigration by foreign nationals fell 4.5%, while Swiss nationals immigrating rose 2.5%.
Marriages decreased by 1,000 and divorces fell by 400, signaling demographic shifts.

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Story summary

In 2025, the Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland reported the population at 9,124,300, with 65+ outnumbering those under 20 for the first time.
The population grew by 0.8 percent in 2025, slower than in 2024.
Births averaged 1.28 children per woman, while deaths fell to 71,700.
Immigration by foreign nationals fell 4.5%, while Swiss nationals immigrating rose 2.5%.
Marriages decreased by 1,000 and divorces fell by 400, signaling demographic shifts.