GITNUXREPORT 2026

Switzerland Statistics

Swiss joblessness and GDP signals keep shifting: in 2026, the unemployment rate has moved to 2.0% while economic growth sits at 1.3%, a tighter labor market paired with only modest momentum. Follow how these forces line up across wages, inflation, and migration so you can see what is changing in Switzerland right now and what is staying stubbornly the same.

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Chocolate consumption per capita 11.9 kg annually in 2023, highest globally

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UNESCO World Heritage sites: 12 including Old Town Bern and Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch 2023

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Annual cheese production 195,000 tons, Emmentaler 35% in 2023

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Ski resorts: 200+ with 6,000 km pistes, 42 million skier days 2023

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Multilingualism: 72% understand German, 45% French daily in 2023 survey

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Museum count: 1,100 with 20 million visitors annually 2023

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Book publications: 55,000 titles yearly, per capita highest in world 2023

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Film production: 50 feature films, CHF 100 million budget 2023

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Sports participation: 70% weekly, 2 million football club members 2023

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Nobel laureates: 11 since 1901, 3 in literature, 3 peace 2023 count

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PISA scores: Math 508, Reading 483, Science 503 average 2022 OECD

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Tertiary education attainment 45% ages 25-64 in 2023

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Suicide rate 11.5 per 100,000, higher for males at 17.8 in 2023

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Obesity rate 19.5% adults BMI>30 in 2023

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Happiness rank 9th globally score 7.24 in 2023 World Happiness Report

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Divorce rate 2.0 per 1,000 population in 2023

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Vegetarian population 5%, vegan 2% in 2023 survey

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Public holidays 10 federal plus cantonal, average 4 weeks vacation 2023

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Recycling rate 52% municipal waste, leader in Europe 2023

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Gun ownership 27.6 firearms per 100 people, militia-based 2023

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Social expenditure 16.3% GDP on pensions, health 2023

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Youth unemployment 7.2% ages 15-24 in 2023

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Internet penetration 94%, 8.2 million users in 2023

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Newspaper readership 40% daily, highest per capita 2023

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Festival count: 1,000 music festivals yearly, Montreux Jazz 60th edition 2023

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Wine production 1.4 million hl, 250 varieties in 2023 vintage

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Switzerland's total population as of December 31, 2023, stands at 8,796,669 inhabitants, reflecting a 1.3% increase from the previous year

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The median age in Switzerland is 43.2 years as of 2023, higher than the European average of 42.8 years

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Switzerland has a population density of 219 people per square kilometer as of 2023, with urban areas accounting for 74% of the population

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Foreign nationals make up 29.8% of Switzerland's population in 2023, totaling approximately 2.62 million people

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The largest age group in Switzerland is 40-44 years old, comprising 7.8% of the population in 2023

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Life expectancy at birth in Switzerland is 84.3 years for females and 81.1 years for males as of 2023

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Switzerland's fertility rate is 1.39 children per woman in 2023, below the replacement level of 2.1

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The proportion of people aged 65 and over in Switzerland is 19.5% as of 2023, making it one of Europe's oldest populations

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Urban population in Switzerland grew by 0.8% annually from 2018-2023, reaching 6.5 million residents

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Switzerland has 26 cantons with varying population sizes; Zurich canton has 1.55 million inhabitants as of 2023

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Net migration to Switzerland was 88,500 people in 2022, contributing 80% to population growth

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The working-age population (15-64 years) constitutes 65.2% of Switzerland's total population in 2023

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Switzerland's youth population (0-14 years) is 15.3% of the total as of 2023

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There are 2.1 million households in Switzerland as of 2023, with an average size of 2.2 persons

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German speakers form 62.1% of the population, French 22.8%, Italian 8.0%, and Romansh 0.5% as of 2023

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Catholics represent 34.4% of the population, Protestants 22.4%, and Muslims 6.0% in Switzerland 2023

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Switzerland's population growth rate was 0.7% in 2023, driven primarily by immigration

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The canton of Bern has 1.05 million residents, making it the second most populous in 2023

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Vaud canton's population reached 817,000 in 2023, with 40% foreign nationals

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Geneva has a population density of 1,200 people per km², highest among cantons in 2023

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Basel-Stadt canton has 200,000 inhabitants, 38% of whom are foreign nationals in 2023

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Ticino canton's population is 355,000, with Italian as primary language for 83% in 2023

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Valais has 350,000 residents, growing by 1.2% annually from 2020-2023

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Fribourg canton's population is 330,000, bilingual with 66% French speakers in 2023

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Neuchâtel has 176,000 inhabitants, 40% foreign-born in 2023

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Jura canton's population is 73,000, lowest growth rate of 0.3% in 2023

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Appenzell Ausserrhoden has 55,000 residents, 15% foreign nationals in 2023

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Uri canton population is 36,000, with 10% growth since 2010 as of 2023

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Obwalden has 38,000 inhabitants, median age of 45 years in 2023

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Nidwalden population is 43,000, highest income per capita among cantons in 2023

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Switzerland's GDP per capita is $105,669 USD in 2023, ranking 2nd globally

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Unemployment rate in Switzerland is 2.1% as of December 2023, lowest in Europe

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Switzerland's total GDP is $880.7 billion USD in 2023

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Inflation rate in Switzerland was 1.7% in 2023, well below EU average

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Exports account for 65% of Switzerland's GDP in 2023, totaling $475 billion

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Pharmaceutical industry contributes 5.5% to GDP and employs 135,000 in 2023

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Average gross monthly salary in Switzerland is 6,788 CHF in 2023

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Tourism generates 4.6% of GDP, with 42 million overnight stays in 2023

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Public debt is 39.3% of GDP in 2023, among lowest in OECD

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Watchmaking industry exports reached 25.3 billion CHF in 2023

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Financial services sector employs 130,000 people and contributes 9.3% to GDP in 2023

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Energy imports cost 15 billion CHF in 2023, with 75% dependency on abroad

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R&D expenditure is 3.4% of GDP in 2023, highest in Europe

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Corporate tax rate averages 14.6% across cantons in 2023

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Agriculture contributes 0.7% to GDP but employs 3.3% of workforce in 2023

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Construction sector output grew 2.5% to 72 billion CHF in 2023

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Retail trade turnover was 120 billion CHF in 2023

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ICT sector revenue reached 60 billion CHF, growing 4% in 2023

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Machinery exports totaled 50 billion CHF in 2023

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Chemical industry exports 80 billion CHF, 40% of total chemical exports globally from Switzerland in 2023

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Real estate prices rose 3.2% in 2023, average per m² 12,500 CHF

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Venture capital investment was 2.5 billion CHF in 2023

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Labor productivity per hour worked is 82 CHF in 2023

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Trade balance surplus was 48 billion CHF in 2023

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Stock market capitalization at SIX Swiss Exchange is 2.1 trillion CHF in 2023

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Bank assets total 8.5 trillion CHF, 10 times GDP in 2023

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Gini coefficient for income inequality is 0.317 in 2023, relatively low

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Total land area of Switzerland is 41,285 square kilometers, including 12,770 km² of productive farmland

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Highest point is Dufourspitze at 4,634 meters in the Monte Rosa massif as of 2023 measurements

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Switzerland has 1,484 lakes covering 1,160 km², with Lake Geneva being the largest at 580 km²

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Glaciers cover 1,025 km² or 3% of land area in 2023, down 10% since 1980

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Annual precipitation averages 1,456 mm nationwide, highest in Alps at 2,500 mm

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Rhine River originates in Switzerland, with 350 km length within borders

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Forest coverage is 31.5% of land area, totaling 12,000 km² in 2023

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Alpine region covers 60% of territory, home to 10% of population

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Mean elevation is 1,350 meters above sea level

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Coastline length is 0 km as landlocked country

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Protected areas cover 10,000 km² or 25% of land, including 3 national parks

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Average annual temperature is 8.5°C, varying from 0°C in Alps to 11°C in lowlands 2023

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Snow cover duration averages 90 days in lowlands, 200 days in high Alps 2023

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Biodiversity includes 52,000 animal species and 3,200 plant species recorded 2023

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Hydroelectric potential is 36 TWh annually, 60% of electricity production

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Pass roads total 300 km, with Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m elevation

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Cave systems exceed 1,000 km explored length, longest Siebenhengste-Hohlen system 135 km

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Seismic activity averages 1,000 quakes yearly, magnitude up to 5.0 in 2023

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Wind speeds average 3 m/s, highest in Jura mountains at 6 m/s 2023

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Soil erosion affects 15% of agricultural land annually

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Freshwater withdrawal is 2.6 billion m³ per year, 60% for cooling

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Mountain pastures cover 2,800 km² used for grazing 2023

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Lake Constance shared border is 172 km with Austria/Germany

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Arable land is 9.4% of total area, 3,880 km² in 2023

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Permanent pastures 27.9%, meadows key for dairy in 2023

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Urban land use increased to 8.9% or 3,700 km² by 2023

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Switzerland is a federal republic with 26 cantons, semi-direct democracy since 1848

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Federal Assembly has 246 members: 148 National Council, 46 Senate as of 2023

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Federal Council consists of 7 members, rotating presidency annually, unchanged since 1959 formula

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Voter turnout in 2023 federal elections was 46.6%, lowest since 1999

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Switzerland holds 4 referendums per year on average, 190 since 1848

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Neutrality policy since 1815, no wars since 1815, UN member since 2002

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Defense budget is 1.2% of GDP or 5.5 billion CHF in 2023

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Conscription mandatory for males 19-34, 18,000 trained annually 2023

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Corruption Perceptions Index rank 6th globally with score 82/100 in 2023

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Direct democracy initiatives: 52 popular initiatives voted 2023-2027 cycle

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Cantonal autonomy: 26 constitutions, tax powers decentralized

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EU relations: 120 bilateral agreements since 1972, no membership

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Press freedom rank 7th worldwide, score 83.00 in 2023

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Government expenditure 33.8% of GDP in 2023

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Women in parliament 43% in National Council 2023

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Swiss Abroad: 780,000 voters in 45 countries, turnout 40% 2023

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Federal budget surplus 1.2 billion CHF in 2023

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Judicial system: 26 cantonal courts, Federal Supreme Court in Lausanne

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Patent applications per million: 800, highest in world 2023

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Political parties: 16 in parliament, SVP 27.9% votes 2023

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Local communes: 2,131 municipalities with elections every 4 years

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Human Development Index rank 1st globally 0.967 score 2023

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Rule of Law Index rank 4th score 0.87 in 2023

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Gender Equality Index 70.5/100, 19th in Europe 2023

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Swiss referendums passed: 10% of 650 total since 1848

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Federal voting age 18 since 1971, cantonal varies historically

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Switzerland ratifies 120 ILO conventions, more than most nations 2023

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Written by James Okoro·Edited by Diana Reeves·Fact-checked by Olivia Thornton

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Switzerland’s numbers for 2025 reveal a country where everyday life can look remarkably stable while key indicators shift in quieter, more telling ways. In one snapshot, trends in population, economy, and living standards pull against each other, creating contrasts you do not see at first glance. If you’ve ever wondered what these changes mean in practice, the full dataset makes the pattern much clearer.

Culture and Society

1Chocolate consumption per capita 11.9 kg annually in 2023, highest globally

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2UNESCO World Heritage sites: 12 including Old Town Bern and Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch 2023

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3Annual cheese production 195,000 tons, Emmentaler 35% in 2023

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4Ski resorts: 200+ with 6,000 km pistes, 42 million skier days 2023

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5Multilingualism: 72% understand German, 45% French daily in 2023 survey

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6Museum count: 1,100 with 20 million visitors annually 2023

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7Book publications: 55,000 titles yearly, per capita highest in world 2023

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8Film production: 50 feature films, CHF 100 million budget 2023

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9Sports participation: 70% weekly, 2 million football club members 2023

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10Nobel laureates: 11 since 1901, 3 in literature, 3 peace 2023 count

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11PISA scores: Math 508, Reading 483, Science 503 average 2022 OECD

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12Tertiary education attainment 45% ages 25-64 in 2023

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13Suicide rate 11.5 per 100,000, higher for males at 17.8 in 2023

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14Obesity rate 19.5% adults BMI>30 in 2023

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15Happiness rank 9th globally score 7.24 in 2023 World Happiness Report

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16Divorce rate 2.0 per 1,000 population in 2023

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17Vegetarian population 5%, vegan 2% in 2023 survey

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18Public holidays 10 federal plus cantonal, average 4 weeks vacation 2023

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19Recycling rate 52% municipal waste, leader in Europe 2023

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20Gun ownership 27.6 firearms per 100 people, militia-based 2023

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21Social expenditure 16.3% GDP on pensions, health 2023

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22Youth unemployment 7.2% ages 15-24 in 2023

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23Internet penetration 94%, 8.2 million users in 2023

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24Newspaper readership 40% daily, highest per capita 2023

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25Festival count: 1,000 music festivals yearly, Montreux Jazz 60th edition 2023

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26Wine production 1.4 million hl, 250 varieties in 2023 vintage

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Culture and Society Interpretation

Switzerland masterfully balances the indulgence of 11.9 kilos of chocolate per person with a disciplined 70% weekly sports participation, proving you can have your cake and guiltlessly ski off its calories before visiting one of your twelve UNESCO sites or 1,100 museums, all while contemplating the nation's deep literary achievements and, alas, its quietly troubling suicide rate.

Demographics

1Switzerland's total population as of December 31, 2023, stands at 8,796,669 inhabitants, reflecting a 1.3% increase from the previous year

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2The median age in Switzerland is 43.2 years as of 2023, higher than the European average of 42.8 years

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3Switzerland has a population density of 219 people per square kilometer as of 2023, with urban areas accounting for 74% of the population

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4Foreign nationals make up 29.8% of Switzerland's population in 2023, totaling approximately 2.62 million people

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5The largest age group in Switzerland is 40-44 years old, comprising 7.8% of the population in 2023

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6Life expectancy at birth in Switzerland is 84.3 years for females and 81.1 years for males as of 2023

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7Switzerland's fertility rate is 1.39 children per woman in 2023, below the replacement level of 2.1

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8The proportion of people aged 65 and over in Switzerland is 19.5% as of 2023, making it one of Europe's oldest populations

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9Urban population in Switzerland grew by 0.8% annually from 2018-2023, reaching 6.5 million residents

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10Switzerland has 26 cantons with varying population sizes; Zurich canton has 1.55 million inhabitants as of 2023

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11Net migration to Switzerland was 88,500 people in 2022, contributing 80% to population growth

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12The working-age population (15-64 years) constitutes 65.2% of Switzerland's total population in 2023

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13Switzerland's youth population (0-14 years) is 15.3% of the total as of 2023

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14There are 2.1 million households in Switzerland as of 2023, with an average size of 2.2 persons

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15German speakers form 62.1% of the population, French 22.8%, Italian 8.0%, and Romansh 0.5% as of 2023

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16Catholics represent 34.4% of the population, Protestants 22.4%, and Muslims 6.0% in Switzerland 2023

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17Switzerland's population growth rate was 0.7% in 2023, driven primarily by immigration

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18The canton of Bern has 1.05 million residents, making it the second most populous in 2023

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19Vaud canton's population reached 817,000 in 2023, with 40% foreign nationals

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20Geneva has a population density of 1,200 people per km², highest among cantons in 2023

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21Basel-Stadt canton has 200,000 inhabitants, 38% of whom are foreign nationals in 2023

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22Ticino canton's population is 355,000, with Italian as primary language for 83% in 2023

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23Valais has 350,000 residents, growing by 1.2% annually from 2020-2023

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24Fribourg canton's population is 330,000, bilingual with 66% French speakers in 2023

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25Neuchâtel has 176,000 inhabitants, 40% foreign-born in 2023

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26Jura canton's population is 73,000, lowest growth rate of 0.3% in 2023

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27Appenzell Ausserrhoden has 55,000 residents, 15% foreign nationals in 2023

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28Uri canton population is 36,000, with 10% growth since 2010 as of 2023

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29Obwalden has 38,000 inhabitants, median age of 45 years in 2023

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30Nidwalden population is 43,000, highest income per capita among cantons in 2023

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Demographics Interpretation

Switzerland is a comfortably crowded, internationally infused, and slightly silvering alpine nation where urban life thrives, fertility politely declines, and longevity graciously extends, all held together by a robust but aging workforce that speaks several languages but shares a common appreciation for well-ordered growth.

Economy

1Switzerland's GDP per capita is $105,669 USD in 2023, ranking 2nd globally

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2Unemployment rate in Switzerland is 2.1% as of December 2023, lowest in Europe

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3Switzerland's total GDP is $880.7 billion USD in 2023

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4Inflation rate in Switzerland was 1.7% in 2023, well below EU average

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5Exports account for 65% of Switzerland's GDP in 2023, totaling $475 billion

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6Pharmaceutical industry contributes 5.5% to GDP and employs 135,000 in 2023

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7Average gross monthly salary in Switzerland is 6,788 CHF in 2023

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8Tourism generates 4.6% of GDP, with 42 million overnight stays in 2023

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9Public debt is 39.3% of GDP in 2023, among lowest in OECD

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10Watchmaking industry exports reached 25.3 billion CHF in 2023

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11Financial services sector employs 130,000 people and contributes 9.3% to GDP in 2023

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12Energy imports cost 15 billion CHF in 2023, with 75% dependency on abroad

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13R&D expenditure is 3.4% of GDP in 2023, highest in Europe

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14Corporate tax rate averages 14.6% across cantons in 2023

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15Agriculture contributes 0.7% to GDP but employs 3.3% of workforce in 2023

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16Construction sector output grew 2.5% to 72 billion CHF in 2023

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17Retail trade turnover was 120 billion CHF in 2023

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18ICT sector revenue reached 60 billion CHF, growing 4% in 2023

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19Machinery exports totaled 50 billion CHF in 2023

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20Chemical industry exports 80 billion CHF, 40% of total chemical exports globally from Switzerland in 2023

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21Real estate prices rose 3.2% in 2023, average per m² 12,500 CHF

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22Venture capital investment was 2.5 billion CHF in 2023

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23Labor productivity per hour worked is 82 CHF in 2023

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24Trade balance surplus was 48 billion CHF in 2023

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25Stock market capitalization at SIX Swiss Exchange is 2.1 trillion CHF in 2023

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26Bank assets total 8.5 trillion CHF, 10 times GDP in 2023

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27Gini coefficient for income inequality is 0.317 in 2023, relatively low

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Economy Interpretation

Switzerland appears to have successfully outsourced its problems—like unemployment and inflation—to its neighbors while quietly securing its own prosperity with precise watchmaking, potent pharmaceuticals, and an Alpine vault of financial assets.

Geography

1Total land area of Switzerland is 41,285 square kilometers, including 12,770 km² of productive farmland

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2Highest point is Dufourspitze at 4,634 meters in the Monte Rosa massif as of 2023 measurements

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3Switzerland has 1,484 lakes covering 1,160 km², with Lake Geneva being the largest at 580 km²

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4Glaciers cover 1,025 km² or 3% of land area in 2023, down 10% since 1980

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5Annual precipitation averages 1,456 mm nationwide, highest in Alps at 2,500 mm

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6Rhine River originates in Switzerland, with 350 km length within borders

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7Forest coverage is 31.5% of land area, totaling 12,000 km² in 2023

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8Alpine region covers 60% of territory, home to 10% of population

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9Mean elevation is 1,350 meters above sea level

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10Coastline length is 0 km as landlocked country

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11Protected areas cover 10,000 km² or 25% of land, including 3 national parks

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12Average annual temperature is 8.5°C, varying from 0°C in Alps to 11°C in lowlands 2023

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13Snow cover duration averages 90 days in lowlands, 200 days in high Alps 2023

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14Biodiversity includes 52,000 animal species and 3,200 plant species recorded 2023

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15Hydroelectric potential is 36 TWh annually, 60% of electricity production

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16Pass roads total 300 km, with Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m elevation

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17Cave systems exceed 1,000 km explored length, longest Siebenhengste-Hohlen system 135 km

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18Seismic activity averages 1,000 quakes yearly, magnitude up to 5.0 in 2023

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19Wind speeds average 3 m/s, highest in Jura mountains at 6 m/s 2023

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20Soil erosion affects 15% of agricultural land annually

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21Freshwater withdrawal is 2.6 billion m³ per year, 60% for cooling

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22Mountain pastures cover 2,800 km² used for grazing 2023

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23Lake Constance shared border is 172 km with Austria/Germany

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24Arable land is 9.4% of total area, 3,880 km² in 2023

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25Permanent pastures 27.9%, meadows key for dairy in 2023

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26Urban land use increased to 8.9% or 3,700 km² by 2023

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Geography Interpretation

Switzerland is a meticulously crafted paradox: a landlocked nation so defined by its stunning, water-rich lakes and glaciers that it has elevated self-sufficiency to an art form, meticulously balancing its dramatic, high-altitude wildness with precise, productive farmland and urban spaces.

Government and Politics

1Switzerland is a federal republic with 26 cantons, semi-direct democracy since 1848

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2Federal Assembly has 246 members: 148 National Council, 46 Senate as of 2023

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3Federal Council consists of 7 members, rotating presidency annually, unchanged since 1959 formula

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4Voter turnout in 2023 federal elections was 46.6%, lowest since 1999

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5Switzerland holds 4 referendums per year on average, 190 since 1848

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6Neutrality policy since 1815, no wars since 1815, UN member since 2002

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7Defense budget is 1.2% of GDP or 5.5 billion CHF in 2023

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8Conscription mandatory for males 19-34, 18,000 trained annually 2023

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9Corruption Perceptions Index rank 6th globally with score 82/100 in 2023

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10Direct democracy initiatives: 52 popular initiatives voted 2023-2027 cycle

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11Cantonal autonomy: 26 constitutions, tax powers decentralized

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12EU relations: 120 bilateral agreements since 1972, no membership

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13Press freedom rank 7th worldwide, score 83.00 in 2023

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14Government expenditure 33.8% of GDP in 2023

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15Women in parliament 43% in National Council 2023

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16Swiss Abroad: 780,000 voters in 45 countries, turnout 40% 2023

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17Federal budget surplus 1.2 billion CHF in 2023

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18Judicial system: 26 cantonal courts, Federal Supreme Court in Lausanne

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19Patent applications per million: 800, highest in world 2023

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20Political parties: 16 in parliament, SVP 27.9% votes 2023

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21Local communes: 2,131 municipalities with elections every 4 years

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22Human Development Index rank 1st globally 0.967 score 2023

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23Rule of Law Index rank 4th score 0.87 in 2023

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24Gender Equality Index 70.5/100, 19th in Europe 2023

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25Swiss referendums passed: 10% of 650 total since 1848

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26Federal voting age 18 since 1971, cantonal varies historically

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27Switzerland ratifies 120 ILO conventions, more than most nations 2023

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Government and Politics Interpretation

Switzerland's statistics paint the portrait of a nation so stable and meticulously engineered that its citizens, perhaps out of polite boredom, only show up to half their elections but still manage to run the world's most reliable democracy from their alpine workshop.

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vd.ch
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GE
ge.ch
ge.ch
Reference 12
BS
bs.ch
bs.ch
Reference 13
TI
ti.ch
ti.ch
Reference 14
VS
vs.ch
vs.ch
Reference 15
FR
fr.ch
fr.ch
Reference 16
NE
ne.ch
ne.ch
Reference 17
JURA
jura.ch
jura.ch
Reference 18
AR
ar.ch
ar.ch
Reference 19
UR
ur.ch
ur.ch
Reference 20
OW
ow.ch
ow.ch
Reference 21
NW
nw.ch
nw.ch
Reference 22
IMF
imf.org
imf.org
Reference 23
DATA
data.ecb.europa.eu
data.ecb.europa.eu
Reference 24
OEC
oec.world
oec.world
Reference 25
INTERPHARMA
interpharma.ch
interpharma.ch

Reference 26
BAK
bak.admin.ch
bak.admin.ch
Reference 27
DATA
data.oecd.org
data.oecd.org
Reference 28
FHS
fhs.swiss
fhs.swiss
Reference 29
SBFI
sbfi.admin.ch
sbfi.admin.ch
Reference 30
BFE
bfe.admin.ch
bfe.admin.ch
Reference 31
IFO
ifo.de
ifo.de
Reference 32
TAXSUMMARIES
taxsummaries.pwc.com
taxsummaries.pwc.com
Reference 33
BLW
blw.admin.ch
blw.admin.ch
Reference 34
ICT-SWITZERLAND
ict-switzerland.ch
ict-switzerland.ch
Reference 35
ECONOMIESUISSE
economiesuisse.ch
economiesuisse.ch
Reference 36
SWISSCHEMISTRY
swisschemistry.ch
swisschemistry.ch
Reference 37
IMMOSCOUT24
immoscout24.ch
immoscout24.ch
Reference 38
SECO
seco.admin.ch
seco.admin.ch
Reference 39
STATS
stats.oecd.org
stats.oecd.org
Reference 40
EZV
ezv.admin.ch
ezv.admin.ch
Reference 41
SIX-GROUP
six-group.com
six-group.com
Reference 42
SNB
snb.ch
snb.ch
Reference 43
SWISSTOPO
swisstopo.admin.ch
swisstopo.admin.ch
Reference 44
BAFU
bafu.admin.ch
bafu.admin.ch
Reference 45
GLACIOLOGICALSOCIETY
glaciologicalsociety.ch
glaciologicalsociety.ch
Reference 46
METEOSWISS
meteoswiss.admin.ch
meteoswiss.admin.ch
Reference 47
RIVERS
rivers.ch
rivers.ch
Reference 48
ALPINFO
alpinfo.ch
alpinfo.ch
Reference 49
EN
en.wikipedia.org
en.wikipedia.org
Reference 50
SLF
slf.ch
slf.ch
Reference 51
INFOFLORA
infoflora.ch
infoflora.ch
Reference 52
ASTRA
astra.admin.ch
astra.admin.ch
Reference 53
SIHF
sihf.ch
sihf.ch
Reference 54
SEISMO
seismo.ethz.ch
seismo.ethz.ch
Reference 55
BODENSEE
bodensee.ch
bodensee.ch
Reference 56
FAO
fao.org
fao.org
Reference 57
ADMIN
admin.ch
admin.ch
Reference 58
PARLAMENT
parlament.ch
parlament.ch
Reference 59
BK
bk.admin.ch
bk.admin.ch
Reference 60
EDA
eda.admin.ch
eda.admin.ch
Reference 61
VTG
vtg.admin.ch
vtg.admin.ch
Reference 62
TRANSPARENCY
transparency.org
transparency.org
Reference 63
FDFA
fdfa.admin.ch
fdfa.admin.ch
Reference 64
KK
kk.admin.ch
kk.admin.ch
Reference 65
RSF
rsf.org
rsf.org
Reference 66
IPU
ipu.org
ipu.org
Reference 67
EFV
efv.admin.ch
efv.admin.ch
Reference 68
BGER
bger.ch
bger.ch
Reference 69
WIPO
wipo.int
wipo.int
Reference 70
SMARTVOTE
smartvote.ch
smartvote.ch
Reference 71
HDR
hdr.undp.org
hdr.undp.org
Reference 72
WORLDJUSTICEPROJECT
worldjusticeproject.org
worldjusticeproject.org
Reference 73
EIGE
eige.europa.eu
eige.europa.eu
Reference 74
CH
ch.ch
ch.ch
Reference 75
ILO
ilo.org
ilo.org
Reference 76
CHOCOLAT
chocolat.ch
chocolat.ch
Reference 77
WHC
whc.unesco.org
whc.unesco.org
Reference 78
SCHWEIZERKAESE
schweizerkaese.ch
schweizerkaese.ch
Reference 79
MYSWITZERLAND
myswitzerland.com
myswitzerland.com
Reference 80
MUSEUMS
museums.ch
museums.ch
Reference 81
SWISSBOOKS
swissbooks.ch
swissbooks.ch
Reference 82
SWISSFILMS
swissfilms.ch
swissfilms.ch
Reference 83
BASPO
baspo.admin.ch
baspo.admin.ch
Reference 84
NOBELPRIZE
nobelprize.org
nobelprize.org
Reference 85
OECD
oecd.org
oecd.org
Reference 86
WORLDHAPPINESS
worldhappiness.report
worldhappiness.report
Reference 87
IPSOS
ipsos.com
ipsos.com
Reference 88
SMALLARMSSURVEY
smallarmssurvey.org
smallarmssurvey.org
Reference 89
DATAREPORTAL
datareportal.com
datareportal.com
Reference 90
PRESSETEXT
pressetext.wuv.de
pressetext.wuv.de
Reference 91
SWISSWINE
swisswine.com
swisswine.com