Sweden vs Switzerland: Working-age foreign-born population

Sweden
1,916
in 2024
Switzerland
2,793
in 2024
Sweden rank
9th
Switzerland rank
7th

Working-age foreign-born population over time

  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 2,793 against 1,916 in Sweden, a difference of 877.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Sweden ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 38 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age foreign-born population, Sweden or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 2,793 against 1,916 in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in working-age foreign-born population between Sweden and Switzerland?
877, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and Switzerland?
5 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2024.
How do Sweden and Switzerland rank globally for working-age foreign-born population?
Sweden ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Working-age foreign-born population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Working-age foreign-born population
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
38 places, 299 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.