Switzerland Population
9.1M▲ +0.1M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Switzerland's total population rose to 9,092,436 in 2025, up from 9,005,582 in 2024. The figure marks an all-time high for the series, which began in 1960. The lowest recorded level was 5,327,827 in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1M | 9.0M | 9.1MDec 2025 | 5.3MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 54.6% | 53.8% | 54.6% | 46.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 5.9M | 5.9M | 5.9M | 3.5M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Switzerland averaged 7.8M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 9.1M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 5.3M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Switzerland, regardless of legal status or citizenship. The data are reported annually in millions of persons. The series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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