Cyprus vs Switzerland: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Cyprus
45,907
in 2025
Switzerland
46,272
in 2025
Cyprus rank
20th
Switzerland rank
19th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Cyprus
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 46,272 against 45,907 in Cyprus, a difference of 365.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 32 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,644 | 43,755 | 28,111 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 36,396 | 48,022 | 11,626 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Cyprus or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 46,272 against 45,907 in Cyprus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Cyprus and Switzerland?
- 365, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Switzerland rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Cyprus ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.