Netherlands vs Switzerland: First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence
Netherlands
35.8%
in 2025
Switzerland
39.3%
in 2025
Netherlands rank
12th
Switzerland rank
9th
First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 39.3% against 35.8% in Netherlands, a difference of 3.5%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 12th 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 | Netherlands | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.2% | 44.3% | 11.1% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 33.8% | 41.0% | 7.2% | 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, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 39.3% against 35.8% in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 3.5%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence?
- Netherlands ranks 12th 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.