Urban population as a share of total population

74.2 (%) in 2023

Switzerland urban population was at level of 74.2 % in 2023, up from 74.1 % previous year.

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Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.

Date Value Change, %
2023 74.2 0.15%
2022 74.1 0.13%
2021 74.0 0.11%
2020 73.9 0.09%
2019 73.8 0.07%
2018 73.8 0.05%
2017 73.8 0.03%
2016 73.7 0.03%
2015 73.7 0.03%
2014 73.7 0.03%
2013 73.7 0.03%
2012 73.7