Malaysia vs Switzerland: Employed foreign citizens

Malaysia
2,361
in 2024
Switzerland
1,308
in 2024
Malaysia rank
3rd
Switzerland rank
6th

Employed foreign citizens over time

  • Malaysia
  • Switzerland
1.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k200020122024

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 2,361 against 1,308 in Switzerland, a difference of 1,053.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.8 times Switzerland's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 3rd and Switzerland ranks 6th of 27 countries.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 1,857 1,004 852.91 Malaysia
2020s 2,361 1,308 1,052 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed foreign citizens, Malaysia or Switzerland?
Malaysia, at 2,361 against 1,308 in Switzerland as of 2024.
What is the difference in employed foreign citizens between Malaysia and Switzerland?
1,053, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Switzerland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Malaysia and Switzerland rank globally for employed foreign citizens?
Malaysia ranks 3rd and Switzerland ranks 6th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Employed foreign citizens. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed foreign citizens
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
27 places, 258 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

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