What is the population of Switzerland?

The population of Switzerland is approximately 8,967,407 as of 2025, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Switzerland?

Life expectancy at birth in Switzerland is 84.2 years as of 2025.

What is the fertility rate in Switzerland?

The total fertility rate in Switzerland is 1.44 children per woman as of 2025.

What is the median age in Switzerland?

The median age in Switzerland is 42.9 years as of 2025.

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Name: Switzerland Demographics and Population Statistics
Creator: Measured World
Published: 2024-07-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Switzerland

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Today's demographic activity

Updated continuously for December 14, 2025 at 17:24:48 UTC

Births today

163

Deaths today

151

Net migration today

As of today, Switzerland has approximately 8,987,049 people. Estimated births today: 162; deaths: 151.

Births this year

77,893

Deaths this year

72,392

Net change

+40,966

Watch Switzerland's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).