The Swiss Abroad in five charts

The number of Swiss people living abroad continues to increase, and many have more than one passport. Five charts explain their characteristics and geographic distribution. + Articles focusing on the Swiss Abroad In the last decade, roughly 30,000 Swiss have emigrated each year on average. By the end of 2023, over 813,400 citizens – equivalent to nearly 11% of all Swiss nationals worldwide – were living abroad. This total represents 81,000 more expatriates than ten years ago, and 309,000 more than in 1993. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, the Swiss diaspora grew by almost 13,400 individuals, increasing on all continents except Africa, where it remained stable. + Everything you need to know about the Swiss Abroad The rising trend is only partly due to expatriations; naturalisations and the birth of Swiss babies abroad have also contributed to this figure. Almost two-thirds of Swiss Abroad live in Europe About 64% of expatriates live in Europe, primarily in neighbouring countries. France ...