Switzerland Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Switzerland's net migration was 37,253 in 2025, ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's net migration stood at 37,253 in 2025, a decline of +2,846 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28,963 by 2026. Switzerland ranked 193rd globally.
Switzerland’s net migration figure in 2025 stood at 37,253.00, placing the country 193rd globally and illustrating a modest inflow compared with its historical extremes. The post‑war surge peaked in 1961 at 101,278.00, driven by labor‑market expansion and favorable asylum policies, while the sharpest reversal occurred in 1975 when net migration turned negative at –58,187.00 amid tighter immigration controls and economic slowdown. Over the 66‑year span, the net migration series has fluctuated but remained positive since the mid‑1970s, reflecting Switzerland’s continued attractiveness for high‑skill workers and refugees. When benchmarked against peers of similar rank, Ireland recorded 35,417.00 and Qatar 36,288.00 in the same period, underscoring Switzerland’s slightly higher pull factor despite its restrictive quota system. Future trajectories will hinge on policy adjustments to labor‑market needs and the evolution of global mobility trends, which could either sustain the gradual rise or reverse it if constraints tighten.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12,333 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 20,648 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 28,963 | - | - |
| 2025 | 37,253 | −2,846 | #193 |
| 2024 | 40,099 | −4,999 | #189 |
| 2023 | 45,098 | −51,326 | #186 |
| 2022 | 96,424 | +45,759 | #190 |
| 2021 | 50,665 | −4,858 | #193 |
| 2020 | 55,523 | +11,006 | #196 |
| 2019 | 44,517 | +3,264 | #185 |
| 2018 | 41,253 | −4,405 | #184 |
| 2017 | 45,658 | −25,351 | #184 |
| 2016 | 71,009 | −867 | #183 |
| 2015 | 71,876 | −6,246 | #194 |
| 2014 | 78,122 | −5,701 | #195 |
| 2013 | 83,823 | +15,983 | #192 |
| 2012 | 67,840 | +646 | #188 |
| 2011 | 67,194 | −9,194 | #190 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's net migration was 37,253 in 2025. Ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's net migration peaked at 101,278 in 1961.
The lowest net migration in Switzerland was -58,187 in 1975.
Switzerland ranks 193rd globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's net migration is projected to reach 28,963 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Switzerland in 2025 was 37,253. This ranks 193rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_net-migration,
title = {Switzerland Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}