Question 281 of 350 · Size, neighbours and population
How many people live in Switzerland (as of 2020)?
Wie viele Menschen leben in der Schweiz (Stand 2020)?
Correct answer: D
Why
In 2020, about 8.6 million people lived in Switzerland. The population is growing mainly through immigration.
Common mistakes
- C: 5 million
- Switzerland had 5 million inhabitants around 1950; today there are many more.
- B: 12 million
- 12 million is too many; even today Switzerland has only just over 9 million.
Topic
Population and share of foreigners
Today just over 9 million people live in Switzerland. The test often uses older figures «as of 2020». At that time there were about 8.6 million. Learn this figure for the test. The population is growing mainly because people immigrate from other countries.
Switzerland at a glance · Size, neighbours and population
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.