Switzerland Population
Europe & Central Asia · 98th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
9,135,813
The population of Switzerland is about 9,135,813 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 9.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.11% of the world's people.
Switzerland is ranked 98th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.37% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2048 at about 9.4 million, then declining. Since 1960 (5.3 million) it has grown by 71%. Population density is 231 people per square kilometre. 86% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
9.1 million
Yearly change
+0.37%
World rank
98th
Share of world
0.11%
Density
231/km²
Land area
39,510 km²
Life expectancy
84.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.29
GDP per capita
$114,769
GDP
$1.04T
Population of Switzerland, 1960–2050
Switzerland population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,327,827 | — | 135 |
| 1970 | 6,180,877 | +0.73% | 156 |
| 1980 | 6,319,408 | +0.40% | 160 |
| 1990 | 6,715,519 | +1.03% | 170 |
| 2000 | 7,184,250 | +0.56% | 182 |
| 2010 | 7,824,909 | +1.05% | 198 |
| 2020 | 8,638,167 | +0.73% | 219 |
| 2024 | 9,005,582 | +1.31% | 228 |
| 2026proj. | 9,126,386 | +0.37% | 231 |
| 2030proj. | 9,227,711 | +0.23% | 234 |
| 2040proj. | 9,350,019 | +0.09% | 237 |
| 2050proj. | 9,364,240 | −0.03% | 237 |
Switzerland vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 19.5 times as many people as Switzerland. Bangladesh is 5.9 times more densely populated.
Switzerland population: questions and answers
What is the population of Switzerland in 2026?
About 9,126,386 (9.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Switzerland's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.37% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Switzerland?
About 231 people per km², with a land area of 39,510 km².
What will the population of Switzerland be in 2050?
About 9.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern.
What is the life expectancy in Switzerland?
84.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.