Swiss Migration Numbers Drop by Half in 2025

Irregular migration to Switzerland shows dramatic 50% decrease in first five months of 2025, with significant changes in regional patterns.

Key Takeaways

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Irregular migration to Switzerland has decreased by 50% in the first five months of 2025
Turkish nationals were most represented among illegal migrants in May 2025
Ticino recorded the highest number of arrests
Smuggling cases increased to 23 in May 2025 compared to 10 in April

By The Numbers

5,396

Illegal stays recorded January-May 2025

10,776

Illegal stays recorded January-May 2024

1,467

Illegal stays recorded in May 2025

251

People handed over to foreign authorities in May 2025

They Said

"The largest decrease in arrests was in January 2025 with 1,165, which was 2,222 fewer people than in the previous year"
— Federal Office for Customs and Border Security Report

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