Immigration
In the course of the year 170,607 foreign nationals moved to Switzerland.
Number of people by which the permanent foreign resident population increases annually (immigration).
78,906 left the country.
Number of people by which the permanent foreign resident population decreases annually (emigration).
Net immigration of the permanent foreign resident population amounted to 83,392 people.
Difference between immigration and emigration, corrected for certain registration-related variables.
The main reason for immigration was employment .
To work in Switzerland, EU/EFTA nationals require a residence permit only. This is issued upon presentation of an employment contract. All other foreign nationals require a work permit.
95% of these people came from an EU/EFTA country.