CHE · Europe & Central Asia /
Total Population
9.01 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
84.4 years
Median Age
42.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,005,582 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.31 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 225.0 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 8.70 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 8.00 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.29 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 84.4 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 85.5 percent | 2024 |
Languages
French
Official
Swiss German
Official
Italian
Official
Romansh
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
34.4%
None
29.4%
Protestant
22.5%
Other Christian
5.7%
Muslim
5.4%
Other
1.5%
Unspecified
1.1%