Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland
Switzerland: Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation was 49 Thousand persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland, 2007–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland is 49 Thousand persons, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.4% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland peaked at 115 Thousand persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 15 Thousand persons, in 2013.
That places Switzerland 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 115 Thousand persons | — |
| 2008 | 89 Thousand persons | -22.6% |
| 2009 | 107 Thousand persons | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 83 Thousand persons | -22.4% |
| 2011 | 39 Thousand persons | -53.0% |
| 2012 | 27 Thousand persons | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 15 Thousand persons | -44.4% |
| 2014 | 47 Thousand persons | +213.3% |
| 2015 | 41 Thousand persons | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 61 Thousand persons | +48.8% |
| 2017 | 38 Thousand persons | -37.7% |
| 2018 | 57 Thousand persons | +50.0% |
| 2019 | 57 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 21 Thousand persons | -63.2% |
| 2021 | 31 Thousand persons | +47.6% |
| 2022 | 40 Thousand persons | +29.0% |
| 2023 | 37 Thousand persons | -7.5% |
| 2024 | 49 Thousand persons | +32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 103.67 Thousand persons | 89 Thousand persons | 115 Thousand persons | 3 |
| 2010s | 46.5 Thousand persons | 15 Thousand persons | 83 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.6 Thousand persons | 21 Thousand persons | 49 Thousand persons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More urban development data for Switzerland
- Population in the largest city 18.7% (2025)
- Population density 224.98 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.32 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.16 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.46 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.8141 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 36.23 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.46 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.37 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland?
- Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland was 49 Thousand persons in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 115 Thousand persons in 2007.
- What is the lowest severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 Thousand persons in 2013.
- How does Switzerland rank for severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation?
- Switzerland ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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