Switzerland Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Switzerland's population growth was 1.47% in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's population growth stood at 1.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.47% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 79th globally.
Switzerland’s population growth has slowed markedly since the early 1960s, when the annual increase peaked at 2.54 % in 1962, to a modest 1.47 % in 2025, ranking it 79th globally. The long‑term average over the 65‑year series is lower than the early post‑war surge, and the only negative episode occurred in 1976, when growth fell to –0.57 %, reflecting the combined impact of low fertility and net out‑migration during that decade. Compared with its closest peers, Switzerland’s 2025 rate is slightly below Andorra’s 1.52 % and above Kiribati’s 1.42 %, indicating that even among small, high‑income economies the Swiss pace remains relatively restrained. The persistent decline in growth is driven by an aging population, sustained low birth rates and tighter immigration policies, while occasional spikes in net migration have mitigated the downward pressure. Unless policy reforms boost fertility or attract more long‑term residents, the trend suggests that Switzerland’s population will continue to expand at a gradual, sub‑2 % pace in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.47% | +0.17pp | #79 |
| 2024 | 1.31% | +0.04pp | #135 |
| 2023 | 1.26% | +0.44pp | #123 |
| 2022 | 0.83% | +0.06pp | #100 |
| 2021 | 0.77% | +0.03pp | #104 |
| 2020 | 0.73% | +0.02pp | #98 |
| 2019 | 0.71% | −0.02pp | #89 |
| 2018 | 0.74% | −0.20pp | #88 |
| 2017 | 0.93% | −0.16pp | #98 |
| 2016 | 1.09% | −0.05pp | #103 |
| 2015 | 1.14% | −0.08pp | #109 |
| 2014 | 1.22% | +0.07pp | #111 |
| 2013 | 1.15% | +0.09pp | #105 |
| 2012 | 1.06% | −0.05pp | #100 |
| 2011 | 1.11% | +0.07pp | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's population growth was 1.47% in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's population growth peaked at 2.54% in 1962.
The lowest population growth in Switzerland was -0.57% in 1976.
Switzerland ranks 79th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's population growth is projected to reach 1.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Switzerland in 2025 was 1.47%. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_population-growth,
title = {Switzerland Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}