Population size and population composition – Data, indicatorsOverview
Population size and population growth
| Permanent resident population at the end of the period (in thousands) | Population growth (in %) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 255.6 | 0.8 |
| 2002 | 7 313.8 | 0.8 |
| 2003 | 7 364.1 | 0.7 |
| 2004 | 7 415.1 | 0.7 |
| 2005 | 7 459.1 | 0.6 |
| 2006 | 7 508.7 | 0.7 |
| 2007 | 7 593.5 | 1.1 |
| 2008 | 7 701.9 | 1.4 |
| 2009 | 7 785.8 | 1.1 |
| 2010 | 7 870.1 | 1.0 |
| 2011 | 7 952.6 | 1.0 |
Despite the ravages of the Spanish flu in 1918 and the 1975-1977 exodus prompted by the economic recession, the Swiss population has more than doubled since the start of the 20th century: from 3.3 million (in 1900) to 7.8 million (in 2010). Population growth was highest between 1961 and 1963 when total annual population growth rates were around 2.4%. Between 1980 and 2007, the average of the annual growth rates is 0,8%. 2010 registered a rate of 1,0% (79% is due to net migration) and that makes Switzerland one of the most dynamic country according to the population growth in Europe.
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Permanent residant population by age, canton, district and commune (su-e-01.02.01.02.50) Swiss Federal Statistical Office FSO |
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Last updated: 26.04.2012