Switzerland: Population growth (annual %)
In , Switzerland's Population growth (annual %) was 1.31.
That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Switzerland ranks #83 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.31
- Trough
- 0.63
- 1-year change
- +3.2%
- 5-year change
- +82.9%
- +12.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +7.0%
- +0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.3050 | |
| 1.2650 | |
| 0.8299 | |
| 0.7655 | |
| 0.7307 | |
| 0.7133 | |
| 0.7366 | |
| 0.9332 | |
| 1.0920 | |
| 1.1383 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Switzerland's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Switzerland's Population growth (annual %) was 1.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Switzerland's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Switzerland's Population growth (annual %) rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Switzerland ranked #83 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Switzerland's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Switzerland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.