This statistic shows the ten biggest cities in Switzerland, as of 2020, by number of inhabitants. In 2020, Zurich was Switzerland's most-populous city with approximately 421,878 inhabitants. See Switzerland's population figures for comparison.

Switzerland Population in Largest City data was reported at 1,356,037.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,341,453.000 Person for 2016. Switzerland Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 951,846.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,356,037.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 535,471.000 Person in 1960. Switzerland Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

In 2023, the average rent in Swiss cities ranged between 15 Swiss franks per square meter and 36 Swiss franks per square meter. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Zurich had the highest rent, at 36.5 Swiss franks per square meter. In 2023, Switzerland was the country with the highest share of population living in rented housing in Europe.

In 2023, the share of urban population in Switzerland remained nearly unchanged at around 74.2 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share in Switzerland. The urban population refers to the share of the total population living in urban centers. Each country has their own definition of what constitutes an urban center (based on population size, area, or space between dwellings, among others), therefore international comparisons may be inconsistent.

The permanent resident population is the reference population for population statistics. The permanent resident population includes:All Swiss nationals having their main place of residence in SwitzerlandForeign nationals who have held a residence or permanent residence permit for a minimum of 12 months.

The population evolves due to certain demographic movements (births, immigrations, deaths and emigrations). Since 2007, the average increase has been over 1%, making Switzerland one of the most dynamic countries in Europe in terms of population growth.The Population and Households Statistics are part of the surveys conducted within the framework of the Federal population census. The statistics provides information regarding population size and composition of the permanent resident population at the end of a year as well as population change during the same year.Features registered:Individuals: date of birth, gender, marital status, citizenship, place of residence, place of birth, place of previous residence, household composition.Foreign nationals: residence permit, duration of stay.For data protection reasons, absolute values ​​from 1 to 3 cannot be given in standard evaluations and are therefore indicated in this data set as a class with the value «3».

The service is in the Swiss coordinate system CH1903+ LV95.

CH：最大城市人口：占城镇人口百分比在12-01-2017达20.309%，相较于12-01-2016的20.328%有所下降。CH：最大城市人口：占城镇人口百分比数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为20.220%，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2007，达20.747%，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1963，为19.215%。CEIC提供的CH：最大城市人口：占城镇人口百分比数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于Global Database的瑞士 – 表 CH.世界银行：人口和城市化进程统计。

Geneva was the most expensive Swiss city to buy an apartment in, with average values of approximately 15,650 euros per square meter in the first quarter of 2024. The price of an apartment in Bern was significantly lower, with values of approximately 10,400 euros per square meter.

The dataset contains the population of the resident population at the end of the corresponding month. The resident population includes:- the permanent resident population at the main residence: all persons who are registered with their main residence in the city of St.Gallen and have Swiss citizenship or a foreign citizenship with a residence or settlement permit - the non-permanent foreign resident population: foreign nationals with a short-stay permit, temporarily admitted persons, persons in need of protection and applicants for asylum as far as they are registered with the municipal population control - persons with a secondary residence (so-called "weekly residents"): registered residents in the city of St.Gallen with a main residence elsewhere in Switzerland or abroad. A secondary residence is usually established in connection with a job or a visit to a training institution in the city of St.Gallen. It is based on data from the Population Services of the City of St.Gallen (processed under the name "STADTSGPOP" by the Statistical Office).

Based on a wide variety of categories, the top major global smart cities were ranked using an index score, where a top index score of 10 was possible. Scores were based on various different categories including transport and mobility, sustainability, governance, innovation economy, digitalization, living standard, and expert perception. In more detail, the index also includes provision of smart parking and mobility, recycling rates, and blockchain ecosystem among other factors that can improve the standard of living. In 2019, Zurich, Switzerland was ranked first, achieving an overall index score of 7.75. Spending on smart city technology is projected to increase in the future.

Smart city applications Smart cities use data and digital technology to improve the quality of life, while changing the nature and economics of infrastructure. However, the definition of smart cities can vary widely and is based on the dynamic needs of a cities’ citizens. Mobility seems to be the most important smart city application for many cities, especially in European cities. For example, e-hailing services are available in most leading smart cities. The deployment of smart technologies that will incorporate mobility, utilities, health, security, and housing and community engagement will be important priorities in the future of smart cities.

Singapore and New York were ranked as the most expensive cities worldwide with an index of 100 out of a possible 100. Three of the 11 most expensive cities were in the United States, whereas two were in Switzerland.

According to the European Backpacker Price Index for 2025, Zurich in Switzerland was the most expensive destination for budget travelers. The average daily cost in that city – based on prices for a cheap hostel, budget meals, public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment – amounted to almost 164 U.S. dollars as of January 2025. In comparison, the same trip to Budapest, one of the most affordable cities for backpacking in Europe, would have cost less than 50 U.S. dollars per day.

In the last quarter of 2024, Geneva registered the world's highest food cost for business travelers, with a daily rate of approximately 196 U.S. dollars. Three cities in Switzerland were included in the top 10 for that period.

This statistic shows the number of hotel rooms in Switzerland in 2020, by destination. Geneva had the highest number of hotel rooms at 1,430, followed by the Zürich region with 1,362 rooms.

Zurich in Switzerland was the most expensive business travel destination in Europe based on the average daily hotel costs in 2020. That year, Zurich's average fee for hotels amounted to roughly 243 U.S. dollars. Another Swiss city, Geneva, ranked second on the list in 2020, with daily hotel costs of around 240 U.S. dollars.

The Swiss city of Zurich ranks among the most expensive European cities for a Starbucks coffee. In 2016, the average cost of a Latte Grande from Starbucks coffeehouses in Zurich was 6.33 euros. In London, UK the same drink cost less than half the price, averaging 3.09 euros.

Coffee shop prices across Europe

Coffee prices fluctuate across different markets in Europe, largely due to varying economies. Another coffee price index, for example, ranked the high-income Switzerland and Nordic countries as having the highest prices for a cappuccino in European restaurants. The coffeehouse landscape also varies by country, with the presence of coffee chains high in some markets, while other independent cafés are the more prominent choice for local coffee consumption.

Starbucks in Europe

The U.S. coffeehouse chain Starbucks is a major player in Europe, ranking as the second leading coffee shop chain based on number of stores. The brand is present across all major European markets, including Russia and Turkey. The largest number of Starbucks stores in Europe, however, are based in the UK.

As of January 2024, 59 million people lived in Italy. About 28.9 million individuals were males and 30.1 million people were females. The most populated area of the country was the north-west, where 15.9 million people lived. Furthermore, the southern regions counted 13.4 million inhabitants, representing the second most populous area of the country. Regional census The northern region of Lombardy is the most populous region of Italy. One-sixth of all the Italian population is concentrated in this area. Lazio and Campania follow with approximately 5.7 million and 5.6 million individuals, respectively. On the other hand, Aosta Valley, a northern region bordering to France and Switzerland, counted 123,000 inhabitants, representing the smallest region of Italy in terms of residents as well as area. More and more Italians are moving abroad Between 2006 and 2022, the number of Italians reported living abroad increased. In 2022, 5.8 million people lived outside Italy, almost three million more than in 2006. The country hosting the largest Italian population is Argentina. In 2019, beyond one million Italian citizens lived in the South American nation. Other large Italian communities resided in Germany, Switzerland, and Brazil.