More and more people in Switzerland are receiving social assistance
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In 2025, 267,300 people in Switzerland received social assistance. That is 4.5 percent more than in the previous year. The number of social assistance recipients has therefore continued to rise.
Social assistance is the state's last form of support for people who are no longer able to finance themselves. It is granted when, for example, work, income and other social insurance benefits are not sufficient to cover the cost of living. In Switzerland, this support is organised and financed by the cantons and municipalities.
The reasons for the increase are not explained in more detail in the available information. What is clear, however, is that the number of people who depend on this support has risen significantly compared with the previous year. For the municipalities and cantons, this means a greater burden on social spending.
The development shows how important social assistance is for many people in the country. Whether the trend will continue in the coming years remains to be seen.
Sources: zentralplus
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