Switzerland: International migrant stock (% of population)
In , Switzerland's International migrant stock (% of population) was 31.10.
That's up 3.0% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Switzerland ranks #30 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 57.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 31.10
- Trough
- 18.70
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 31.1000 | |
| 30.2000 | |
| 28.8000 | |
| 26.2000 | |
| 23.4000 | |
| 20.7000 | |
| 19.4000 | |
| 18.7000 |
About International migrant stock (% of population)
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Switzerland's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Switzerland's International migrant stock (% of population) was 31.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Switzerland's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
- Switzerland's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
- In 2024, Switzerland ranked #30 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
- How does Switzerland's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Switzerland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 57.
- What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
- International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.