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Migration and integration

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Teaser 01

Migration

Since 2002 the volume and the composition of immigration in Switzerland have changed. Observations show that foreign nationals immigrating to Switzerland come mainly from EU/EFTA states. Citizens of countries that are not EU/EFTA states are subject to the Foreign Nationals Act and are only admitted if they fulfil certain requirements.  The number of people immigrating from non-EU/EFTA states has, therefore, slowed down.

Integration

Since 2012 the FSO produces integration indicators, focusing on the conditions of target groups living in our society, as well as the outcome of political measures or other steps aimed at integration. The indicators cover numerous areas of life in our society.

Teaser 01 I2

Diversity and coexistence in Switzerland

The Survey on diversity and coexistence in Switzerland (VeS) aims to present an accurate picture of the issues raised by the coexistence of different groups currently living in Switzerland. The survey also allows monitoring of trends in society in several areas such as racism, xenophobia or discrimination.

At a glance

Key figures

On the different pages you will find key figures and graphs as well as indicators which enable the interpretation and evaluation of these phenomena in Switzerland.

Migration key figures 2016, in thousand
  Immigration1 Emigration Net migration1
Total 191.7 120.7 71.0
   Switzerland
 24.3 30.6 -6.3
   Abroad
 167.4 90.1

77.3
EU28/EFTA 104.1 62.8 41.3

   Germany

 21.6 15.5 6.1

   France

 14.3 7.9 6.4

   Italy

 18.9 8.9 10.0

   Austria

 3.0 1.9 1.1

   Portugal

 10.1 7.7 2.5

   Spain

 6.1 3.9 2.2
Rest of Europe 11.4 5.4 5.9

   Serbia

 1.5 1.1 0.4

   Turkey

 1.6 1.2 0.5
Africa 13.0 3.6 9.3
America 9.3 6.8 2.6
Asia 28.5 10.7 17.8
Oceania, stateless 1.2 0.8 0.4
1) Incl. conversions from non permanent residence status Sources: FSO, STATPOP

Further information

Tables

Data

Press releases

On this topic

Foreign population

Population by place of birth

Population by migration status

International migration

Internal migration

Acquisition of Swiss citizenship, dual citizenship

Integration

Diversity and coexistence in Switzerland

Swiss citizens living abroad

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Federal Statistical Office Section Demography and Migration
Espace de l'Europe 10
CH-2010 Neuchâtel
Switzerland

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