10 million Switzerland: Then it becomes a fact

Does the population grow faster than previously expected?

Interestingly, on the contrary. In the estimate 5 years ago, the BFS still assumed that the 10 million limit was exceeded as early as 2040-a year earlier. The difference is marginally.

Switzerland is growing the same everywhere?

No, the differences between the regions are striking. « In the cantons near the cities of Zurich and Geneva, population development will be the most, » writes the BFS. The canton of Lucerne grows above average in the middle scenario. The demographers assume that around a third more people live in the canton of Lucerne in 30 years. This corresponds to an increase of around 150,000 people. St. Gallen (plus 26.6 percent) and Vaud (plus 23.1 percent) also grow above average.