Suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland

Switzerland: Suspects and offenders by age was 122,608 Number in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
122,608 Number
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
17th
of 42 countries
All-time high
132,907 Number
in 2009
All-time low
115,044 Number
in 2021
Years of data
16
2009–2024

Suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland, 2009–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k2009201620242009: 132.9k Number2010: 121.9k Number2011: 119.6k Number2012: 125.1k Number2013: 127.6k Number2014: 118.9k Number2015: 121.5k Number2016: 121.7k Number2017: 119.9k Number2018: 122.4k Number2019: 122.2k Number2020: 116.5k Number2021: 115.0k Number2022: 120.0k Number2023: 126.6k Number2024: 122.6k Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 122,608 Number for suspects and offenders by age in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland peaked at 132,907 Number in 2009 and was at its lowest, 115,044 Number, in 2021.

That places Switzerland 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland, 2009 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2009 132,907 Number —
2010 121,867 Number -8.3%
2011 119,634 Number -1.8%
2012 125,109 Number +4.6%
2013 127,624 Number +2.0%
2014 118,874 Number -6.9%
2015 121,469 Number +2.2%
2016 121,657 Number +0.2%
2017 119,941 Number -1.4%
2018 122,353 Number +2.0%
2019 122,199 Number -0.1%
2020 116,515 Number -4.7%
2021 115,044 Number -1.3%
2022 120,000 Number +4.3%
2023 126,633 Number +5.5%
2024 122,608 Number -3.2%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 122,608 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 67,744 Number, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 122,608 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 112,264 Number, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 132,907 Number 132,907 Number 132,907 Number 1
2010s 122,073 Number 118,874 Number 127,624 Number 10
2020s 120,160 Number 115,044 Number 126,633 Number 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 14 Finland 152,323 Number compare
  2. 15 Netherlands 140,610 Number compare
  3. 15 Netherlands 140,610 Number compare
  4. 18 Ireland 101,919 Number compare
  5. 19 Czechia 75,825 Number compare
  6. 20 Norway 59,663 Number compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland?
Suspects and offenders by age in Switzerland was 122,608 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest suspects and offenders by age recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 132,907 Number in 2009.
What is the lowest suspects and offenders by age recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 115,044 Number in 2021.
How does Switzerland rank for suspects and offenders by age?
Switzerland ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
Is suspects and offenders by age rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Suspects and offenders by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Suspects and offenders by age
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 685 data points, 2008–2024
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