Switzerland: Population, female
In , Switzerland's Population, female was 4.53 million.
That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Switzerland ranks #99 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.53M
- Trough
- 3.80M
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +4.9%
- +1.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +9.4%
- +0.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 4.532M | |
| 4.475M | |
| 4.419M | |
| 4.384M | |
| 4.352M | |
| 4.322M | |
| 4.292M | |
| 4.262M | |
| 4.226M | |
| 4.185M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Switzerland's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Switzerland's Population, female was 4.53 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Switzerland's Population, female rising or falling?
- Switzerland's Population, female rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Switzerland ranked #99 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Switzerland's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Switzerland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 58.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.