Immigration to Switzerland decreases slightly
Immigration to Switzerland decreased slightly in the first half of 2026. As current figures show, the number of people who moved to Switzerland from the EU and EFTA regions has fallen compared to the previous year.
A total of 55,761 people from these countries immigrated to Switzerland. This corresponds to a decrease of 408 people compared to the same period of the previous year. This development is of interest to the Swiss population, as immigration is an important topic for the country's labor market and infrastructure.
The authorities are monitoring these figures closely to analyze the impact on the economy and social cohesion. Although the decline is small, it shows a slight change in migration patterns between Switzerland and its European neighbors.
Switzerland remains an attractive location for skilled workers from abroad. The coming months will show whether this downward trend will continue in the second half of the year or whether the figures will remain stable.