Most immigrants consider quality of life and career opportunities in Switzerland to be excellent. But they also cite integration difficulties and disappointments. Their views reflect the ambivalence and diverse experiences that often mark migratory journeys. Immigrants make up almost a third of Switzerland’s population. This is one of the highest proportions in the world. In 2024, 190,000 foreigners moved to the Alpine country. But many more (over 95,000) made the journey in the opposite direction. Most who immigrate to Switzerland don’t settle forever in the country, as the article below explains: What’s the experience of foreigners in Switzerland? How do they view their host country? To find out, Swissinfo launched a call for contributions in April 2025 from people who have immigrated to the country. To date, we have received over 60 responses. Without claiming they are representative, the respondents’ accounts offer insight into how outsiders see Switzerland’s strengths and ...
