The number of Swiss people living abroad continues to increase, and many have more than one passport. Nine charts explain their characteristics and geographic distribution. + Articles focusing on the Swiss Abroad In the last decade, roughly 30,000 Swiss have emigrated each year on average. By the end of 2024, 826,708 citizens – equivalent to nearly 11% of all Swiss nationals worldwide – were living abroad, according to the latest figures released by the Federal Statistical Office. This total represents 80,000 more expatriates than ten years ago, and 320,000 more than in 1993. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, the Swiss diaspora grew by almost 13,000 individuals, increasing worldwide except Latin America, where it remained stable. + Everything you need to know about the Swiss Abroad The rising trend is only partly due to expatriations; naturalisations and the birth of Swiss babies abroad have also contributed to this figure. Almost two-thirds of Swiss Abroad live in Europe About 64% of ...
