Total population in Switzerland
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Switzerland was 8,967,408 people, up from 8,921,981 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Switzerland with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Switzerland
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 967 408 |
| 2024 | 8 921 981 |
| 2023 | 8 870 561 |
| 2022 | 8 792 182 |
| 2021 | 8 707 024 |
| 2020 | 8 640 582 |
| 2019 | 8 577 524 |
| 2018 | 8 516 344 |
| 2017 | 8 453 628 |
| 2016 | 8 374 901 |
| 2015 | 8 283 934 |
| 2014 | 8 190 236 |
| 2013 | 8 091 202 |
| 2012 | 7 998 926 |
| 2011 | 7 914 372 |
| 2010 | 7 825 754 |
| 2009 | 7 737 645 |
| 2008 | 7 641 728 |
| 2007 | 7 545 381 |
| 2006 | 7 478 509 |
| 2005 | 7 431 823 |
| 2004 | 7 384 194 |
| 2003 | 7 333 447 |
| 2002 | 7 278 752 |
| 2001 | 7 226 391 |
| 2000 | 7 184 007 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.