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Population> Switzerland Population (ten thousands) 885.0 (2023) [25/38countries] Popuation growth (annual) 0.8% (2023) [17/38countries] 0-14 years, % of the total population 15.0% (2023) [26/38countries] 15-64 years, % of the total population 65.3% (2023) [14/38countries] 65 years and over, % of the total population 19.7% (2023) [19/38countries] Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) 83.5 (2022) [2/38countries] Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) 85.4 (2022) [4/38countries] Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) 81.6 (2022) [1/38countries] Population density (per square kilometer) 220.3 (2021) [9/38countries] Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) 16.2% (2023) [26/31countries] % of those who think that population growth cannot be supported 61.4% (2010) [14/29countries] % of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people 16.2% (2019) [15/20countries] % of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people 55.9% (2011) [1/25countries] Marriage and sex> Switzerland Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population) 4.7 (2022) [14/38countries] Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population) 1.8 (2022) [15/35countries] Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) 0.46 (2008-2020) [21/37countries] % of ever married at 50-54, men 81.8% (2017) [23/36countries] % of ever married at 50-54, women 85.8% (2017) [25/36countries] % of those who have lived together without getting married 32.4% (1994) [1/17countries] % of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first 86.1% (2002) [2/25countries] % of those who lived with their husband or wife before they got married 53.3% (1994) [1/18countries] % of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all 5.4% (2002) [13/25countries] % of those who think that people who want children ought to get married 29.4% (2012) [24/30countries] % of those who think that the main purpose of marriage these days is to have children 13.2% (1994) [16/18countries] % of those who think that the main advantage of marriage is that it gives financial security 22.8% (1994) [11/18countries] % of those who think that adultery is always wrong 47.0% (2018) [18/23countries] % of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong 5.0% (2008) [23/30countries] % of those who think that sex under 16 years old is always wrong 32.3% (1994) [17/18countries] % of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong 15.1% (2018) [17/24countries] Birth> Switzerland Fertility rate, total (births per woman) 1.39 (2022) [29/38countries] Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) 9.4 (2022) [21/38countries] Mean age of women at first childbirth 31.2 (2022) [5/34countries] Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) 7 (2020) [17/38countries] Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 3.5 (2022) [12/38countries] Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 4 (2021) [10/38countries] Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) 2.2 (2022) [35/38countries] % of births outside of marriage 27.7% (2020) [30/37countries] % of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby 17.2% (2008) [19/30countries] % of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children 35.8% (2018) [13/24countries] Parent-child relations> Switzerland % of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents 62.2% (2017) [10/21countries] % of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents 82.2% (2012) [2/30countries] % of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents 28.9% (2012) [11/30countries] % of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy 89.7% (2012) [16/30countries] % of those who think that children are a financial burden 68.6% (2012) [3/30countries] % of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not 49.8% (2011) [4/25countries] % of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society 30.3% (2012) [25/30countries] % of those who think that having children restricts the employment and career chances 54.7% (2012) [3/30countries] Family> Switzerland % of those who live with their brother/ sister, among those who have brother/ sister 0.4% (2017) [21/21countries] % of those who but do not live with their brother/ sister but contact frequently 54.0% (2017) [9/21countries] Family benefits public spending as % of GDP 1.73% (2019) [28/38countries] % of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people 65.4% (2017) [17/21countries] % of those who think that their family members put pressure on them about the way they live or organise their personal life 12.2% (2017) [19/21countries] % of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them 13.2% (2017) [20/21countries] % of those who face anger of their family or close friends 17.1% (2017) [18/21countries] Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) 5.79 (2012) [3/31countries] Extent of satisfaction with the relationships with family members (7 steps) 5.70 (2018) [16/24countries] Domestic problems> Switzerland Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) 12% (2018) [35/35countries] Migration> Switzerland International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) 28.8% (2020) [3/38countries] Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 192,507 (2023) [13/38countries] % of those who think immigration should be limited [5 choices] 44.4% (2020) [11/20countries] % of those who experience migration 93.2% (2008) [1/30countries] % of those who experience international migration 35.2% (2008) [1/30countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to find a place to live 44.6% (2017) [14/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to find a place to live 12.4% (2017) [12/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to find a place to live 13.2% (2017) [8/21countries] % of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased 7.5% (2013) [15/26countries] % of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced 49.3% (2013) [16/26countries] % of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates 63.8% (2013) [4/26countries] % of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country 10.3% (2020) [2/20countries] % of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born 41.6% (2019) [13/20countries] % of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy 59.7% (2013) [1/26countries] % of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country 27.3% (2013) [19/26countries] % of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures 72.0% (2013) [2/26countries] % of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty 55.5% (2013) [12/26countries] % of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions 32.0% (2013) [16/26countries] % of those who think that immigrants should give up original culture and adopt their culture 7.6% (2013) [17/26countries] % of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions 26.7% (2013) [18/26countries] % of those who agree that their country's culture is generally undermined by immigrants 21.3% (2013) [17/26countries] % of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country 25.1% (2013) [19/26countries] % of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens 29.3% (2013) [23/26countries] % of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants 76.4% (2013) [7/26countries] % of those who agree that legal immigrants should have equal access to public education 88.9% (2013) [7/26countries] % of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings 16.3% (2014) [14/26countries]