Immigration to Switzerland dropped by 15% in 2024

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For the first time in a few years, net immigration has declined. Nevertheless, Switzerland is facing a difficult debate.

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Immigration to Switzerland dropped by 15% in 2024

Immigration to Switzerland fell by 15.6% to 83,392 people in 2024 compared to the previous year.

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Immigration to the permanent foreign resident population decreased by 15.6 percent compared to the previous year.

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Immigration to the permanent foreign resident population of Switzerland fell by 15.6 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year.

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Compared to the previous year, there were six percent fewer immigrants to Switzerland. This means that the shortage of skilled workers in many sectors of the economy remains acute.