Germany vs Switzerland: First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence
Germany
37.3%
in 2025
Switzerland
39.3%
in 2025
Germany rank
11th
Switzerland rank
9th
First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence over time
- Germany
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 39.3% against 37.3% in Germany, a difference of 2.0%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Switzerland ahead.
Germany ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 39 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.2% | 44.3% | 4.1% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 36.3% | 41.0% | 4.7% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence, Germany or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 39.3% against 37.3% in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence between Germany and Switzerland?
- 2.0%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Germany and Switzerland rank globally for first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence?
- Germany ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence permits. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.