Living abroad: How Swiss people live around the world

Published on April 23, 2025

Discover vibrant Swiss communities around the world – explore facts, traditions, club life, and local contacts, all shared by Swiss people living abroad.

Curious about the SwissCommunity in Finland? Interested in what life is like for Swiss expats in Australia? Or has Mexico piqued your curiosity?

At swisscommunity.org, we’ve begun gathering profiles of Swiss communities across the globe. These insights not only offer a fascinating glimpse into the many expressions of “home” abroad, but also provide practical information that can help you settle in more smoothly.

Explore the collection on the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad website – and enjoy discovering your global Swiss connection.

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Swiss Abroad Statistics 2024

April 9, 2025
Source: Press release FDHA | Graphics: Federal statistical office FSOThere were 826 700 Swiss citizens residing in other countries on 31 December 2024. Their numbers have increased since 2023 (+13 300 people or +1.6%). Three quarters of the Swiss abroad have more than one nationality.Of the 826 700 Swiss citizens residing abroad, 530 500 live in Europe (64%). The largest communities are in France

Das «Parlament der Fünften Schweiz» wird repräsentativer (available in German & French)

May 21, 2025
MEDIENMITTEILUNGBern, 16. Mai 2025 - Die Schweizerinnen und Schweizer im Ausland wählen derzeit ihre Vertretung im Auslandschweizerrat, der auch als «Parlament der Fünften Schweiz» bezeichnet wird. In diesem Jahr kamen in rund 50 Ländern erstmals zentralisierte Online-Direktwahlen zum Einsatz. Die Auslandschweizer-Organisation erhofft sich dadurch mehr Diversität und eine bessere Repräsentativität