You Won't Find Any Swiss In These Countries

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss nationals are spread all over the world. Only five countries currently have no Swiss Abroad - at least officially. This content was published on March 28, 2025 - 15:16 6 minutes

In my work, I focus on topics that are relevant to Swiss citizens abroad – from political developments in Switzerland and their impact on the diaspora to social, economic, and cultural issues. Before joining SWI swissinfo, I worked as a local journalist for the Aargauer Zeitung. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Multilingual Communication and, as is typically Swiss, completed an apprenticeship as a commercial employee.

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The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) has published the latest figures on Swiss Abroad populationExternal link . These confirm the trend of recent years: more and more Swiss nationals – in all age groups – are living abroad. Compared to 2023, the proportion of Swiss nationals living abroad increased by 13,300 people (+1.6%).

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With the exception of 2017, the population of Swiss expats has increased continuously since 2002, rising from 598,000 in 2002 to 826,700 Swiss abroad in 2024.

With this population, the diaspora would theoretically remain the fourth-largest canton in Switzerland behind the cantons of Zurich, Bern and Vaud.

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