Notes from the Federal Palace As at 31 December 2024, 826,700 Swiss citizens were registered with a competent Swiss representation abroad, 1.6% more than in 2023. The largest communities live in Europe, chiefly in the countries neighbouring Switzerland: there are 212,100 in France, 101,000 in Germany and 52,600 in Italy. Outside Europe, the main countries of residence are the United States (84,700 people), Canada (41,000) and Australia (26,600). Three quarters of the Swiss Abroad hold more than one nationality Three quarters of the Swiss Abroad, 617,600 people, have at least one other nationality. Since 2017, this number has risen more quickly than for those with a single (Swiss) nationality (+10.2% as against +9.4%). Overall, the proportion of Swiss people with multiple nationalities living abroad is the highest among the under-18s (85%), then those aged between 18 and 64 (75%), and finally those aged 65 and over (65%). The proportion of Swiss people with multiple nationalities is the highest in Latin America and the Caribbean (84%), Oceania (81%) and North America (79%). Argentina and Chile have the highest percentages, at 95% and 92% respectively. On the other hand, there are fewer Swiss people with multiple nationalities registered in Asia and Africa (63% and 66% respectively). Thailand has the lowest proportion, at 37%. (FSO) Most of the Swiss Abroad have multiple nationalities At the end of 2024, there were 826,700 Swiss citizens living abroad, 11% of the total population holding Swiss nationality. Three quarters of them hold more than one nationality, a proportion that rises to 85% for those aged under 18. These statistics on the Swiss Abroad were released by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). Further information: www.revue.link/statistic Source: FSO – Population and Households Statistics (STATPOP), Statistics on the Swiss Abroad (SE-Stat) © FSO 2025 statistics.admin.ch Swiss citizens living abroad Percentage of Swiss citizens living abroad by continent of residence Swiss citizens living abroad by sex and age group The most common countries of residence (inkl. vom Mutterland räumlich getrennte Gebiete) 826 700 382 100 Average age 41 years 45 years 444 600 Swiss citizens living abroad as a percentage of all Swiss citizens 2024 11,2% 2014 10,7% 2004 9,6% By sex 64% 16% 2% 4% 7% 65 years or older 0 – 17 years 18 – 64 years 75% Swiss abroad with multiple citizenships France 212 1 00 Germany 101 0 00 United States 84 700 Italy 52 600 Canada 41 700 United Kingdom 40 900 Spain 27 300 Australia 26 600 Israel 24 400 Austria 18 700 20% 27% 23% 19% 57% 54% 7% Swiss citizens living abroad 01 Population 2024 27 Swiss Review / July 2025 / No.3
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