Density stress? Switzerland has grown by almost 1.9 million inhabitants since 2000; annually by a city the size of St. Gallen.
On average, the Swiss population increased by 75,475 people annually during this period – a growth roughly equivalent to the current population of the city of St. Gallen (2022: 76,931). Almost 20% of this growth is due to the so-called natural increase (more births than deaths). The remaining 80% can be explained by net migration – the difference between immigration and emigration: On average, 165,052 people immigrated to Switzerland annually (gross immigration), while 103,005 people left the c…
On average, the Swiss population increased by 75,475 people annually during this period – a growth roughly equivalent to the current population of the city of St. Gallen (2022: 76,931). Almost 20% of this growth is due to the so-called natural increase (more births than deaths). The remaining 80% can be explained by net migration – the difference between immigration and emigration: On average, 165,052 people immigrated to Switzerland annually (gross immigration), while 103,005 people left the c…