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.; ;

Population in largest city in Switzerland was reported at 1443349 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Switzerland Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 20.309 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.328 % for 2016. Switzerland Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 20.220 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.747 % in 2007 and a record low of 19.215 % in 1963. Switzerland Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted Average;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Switzerland was reported at 21.74 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

This horizontal bar chart displays population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Switzerland. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This bar chart displays countries yearly by capital city using the aggregation count in Switzerland. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This pie chart displays countries yearly per capital city using the aggregation count in Switzerland. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

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.

This dataset provides information on 720 in Switzerland as of June, 2025. It includes details such as email addresses (where publicly available), phone numbers (where publicly available), and geocoded addresses. Explore market trends, identify potential business partners, and gain valuable insights into the industry. Download a complimentary sample of 10 records to see what's included.

This dataset presents the population figures of the city of Rottweil at the local level (parent community or political municipality) according to surveys and census carried out between 1743 – 1855. Descriptions of the variables in the CSV file are available in the appendix.

This bar chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Switzerland. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

The 81st edition of the “Statistics of the Swiss Cities” is published for the fifth time in joint editorship with the Federal Statistical Office (BFS). There is a printed version, a PDF and an interactive digital version. The data used for this publication are 162 statistical cities and 9 other members of the Swiss City Association (SSV), which are urbanised due to their tradition or development. This year’s edition draws a more comprehensive picture of the agglomerations using detailed data on population, work and acquisition, construction and housing, tourism and mobility. The tables of this publication are provided in CSV format. An Excel metadata file contains explanations on how to use the data.

This dataset provides information on 87 in Switzerland as of May, 2025. It includes details such as email addresses (where publicly available), phone numbers (where publicly available), and geocoded addresses. Explore market trends, identify potential business partners, and gain valuable insights into the industry. Download a complimentary sample of 10 records to see what's included.

Comprehensive dataset of 3 City Department of Environments in Switzerland as of June, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

This statistic illustrates the European cities in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), for their annual rental yields as of 2016. It can be seen that Berlin, in Germany, had the largest annual rental yield, with a return of 4.9 percent at that time. Frankfurt (Germany) and Linz (Austria) completed the top three, with annual rental yields of 4.1 percent and 3.4 percent respectively as of 2016.

The Swiss Städtekonferenz Mobilität (transl: City Conference on Mobility) publishes a "Städtevergleich Mobilität" (transl: City comparison on mobility) for the six biggest German-speaking Swiss cities (Basel, Bern, Luzern, St.Gallen, Winterthur and Zürich), every couple of years. It is based on combining federal data and data the cities collect themselves. The reports are published here: https://skm-cvm.ch/de/Info/Fakten/Stadtevergleich_Mobilitat

Every year, modal shares between cities are reported. Currently reported years are 2010, 2015, 2021. Modal shares are calculated as the percentages of the main mode of transport per trip ("Hauptverkehrsmittel pro Weg", p. 18 of report for 2021).

This repository provides a dataset, which is a manual transcription of modal shares reported on page 18 of the report for 2021 to make modal share data available in CSV format. The original report is attached as well. The repository contains the following files:

• modal_shares_staedtevergleich.csv: The modal shares dataset (CSV file)
• variables.csv: Variable descriptions for modal_shares_staedtevergleich.csv (CSV file)
• staedtevergleich_2021_231030.pdf: PDF report (original data source) retrieved on 15.5.2025 from https://skm-cvm.ch/de/Info/Fakten/Stadtevergleich_Mobilitat

Switzerland Number of Immigrants: North-West: Basel-City data was reported at 6,622.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,528.000 Person for 2016. Switzerland Number of Immigrants: North-West: Basel-City data is updated yearly, averaging 6,462.000 Person from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,597.000 Person in 2013 and a record low of 3,314.000 Person in 1999. Switzerland Number of Immigrants: North-West: Basel-City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G002: Migration.

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.

The 82nd edition of the “Statistics of the Swiss Cities” is published for the sixth time in joint editorship with the Federal Statistical Office (BFS). There is a printed version, a PDF and an interactive digital version. The data used for this publication are 162 statistical cities and 9 other members of the Swiss City Association (SSV), which are urbanised due to their tradition or development. This edition is dedicated to the theme of “Living in the City” this year. It provides detailed information on the structure of the housing market, the typology of housing and the equitable housing supply in the Swiss cities. The tables of this publication are provided in CSV format. An Excel metadata file contains explanations on how to use the data.