One third of the Swiss population was born abroad
Switzerland maintains one of the highest proportions of foreign-born residents in the developed world, trailing only Luxembourg and Australia.
Switzerland has long relied on a steady influx of people to fuel its most critical sectors. Since 2002, when the country eased restrictions on residency and employment, the population has grown by 23 percent to reach 9.1 million people. This demographic shift has mirrored the nation's economic trajectory, with its gross domestic product growing by 24 percent over the same period.
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