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.

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 July of 2025.

This dataset is about cities in Switzerland. It has 298 rows. It features 7 columns including country, population, latitude, and longitude.

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;

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Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Switzerland County, IN by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Pacific Islander Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Switzerland County, IN by their Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Pacific Islander Population: The Pacific Islander population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Pacific Islander. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Switzerland County Pacific Islander Population: This tells us how much of the entire Switzerland County, IN Pacific Islander population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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.; ;

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Switzerland County, IN by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Switzerland County, IN by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Switzerland County Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Switzerland County, IN Multi-Racial Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Switzerland was reported at 21.5 % 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 July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Switzerland County, IN by Multi-Racial Some Other Race (SOR) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial Other Race Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Switzerland County, IN by their Multi-Racial Some Other Race (SOR) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial Other Race Population: The Multi-Racial Other Race population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Other Race. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Switzerland County Multi-Racial Other Race Population: This tells us how much of the entire Switzerland County, IN Multi-Racial Other Race population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Switzerland County, IN by Non-Hispanic Asian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Non-Hispanic Asian Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Switzerland County, IN by their Non-Hispanic Asian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Non-Hispanic Asian Population: The Non-Hispanic Asian population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Non-Hispanic Asian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Switzerland County Non-Hispanic Asian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Switzerland County, IN Non-Hispanic Asian population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Geneve, Switzerland metro area from 1950 to 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.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Zurich, Switzerland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Bern, Switzerland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Lausanne, Switzerland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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 Swiss self-storage market, currently valued at approximately CHF 200 million (a reasonable estimate based on similar markets and the provided CAGR), is experiencing steady growth, projected to maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.70% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key drivers. Increased urbanization in Swiss cities leads to smaller living spaces, creating a higher demand for off-site storage solutions for both personal belongings and business inventory. The rise of e-commerce and the growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also contribute significantly to this demand, as businesses require efficient storage solutions for inventory management and logistics. Further, a trend towards flexible living arrangements and the increasing popularity of co-working spaces are contributing factors. While the market faces some constraints, such as land availability and stringent building regulations in certain areas, the overall outlook remains positive. The market is segmented into consumer and business self-storage, with both sectors witnessing significant growth. Key players like Zebrabox Switzerland, Casaforte, Secur' Storage, Homebox Switzerland, MyPlace, and W Wiedmer are actively shaping the competitive landscape through innovative offerings and strategic expansions. The forecast period of 2025-2033 indicates continued expansion, driven by consistent demand from both consumer and business segments. The success of established players suggests a consolidated market with opportunities for smaller, specialized providers. Future growth will depend on effective marketing strategies to reach target audiences, investments in technological advancements such as online booking and secure access systems, and adapting to evolving consumer preferences. Land scarcity will continue to be a challenge for expansion, prompting operators to explore innovative solutions such as vertical storage and strategic partnerships. Analyzing individual company performance, customer demographics, and emerging storage technology trends will be crucial for continued success within this steadily growing Swiss market. Recent developments include: In April 2020, Casaforte, the self-storage company which has a significant presence in Switzerland and has developed the 'Hotel of Things' facility in a European country. Casaforte's 'Hotel of Things' is under video surveillance and integrated with alarm systems. The customers can access the self-storage rooms in full privacy by using a personal code.. Key drivers for this market are: Favorable Demographic Trends Such as High Tourist Footfalls, High-income Population, Demand in Urban Areas and Growing Market Concentration, Steady Rise in Demand From the Consumer Segment. Potential restraints include: Favorable Demographic Trends Such as High Tourist Footfalls, High-income Population, Demand in Urban Areas and Growing Market Concentration, Steady Rise in Demand From the Consumer Segment. Notable trends are: Increased Urbanization, Coupled with Smaller Living Spaces is Expected to Drive the Self-Storage Demand in the Coming Years.

Time series of population and population growth (total as well as Swiss and foreigners) in the city of Winterthur from 1985.

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).