August 14, 2025|
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|4 months agoTwo-thirds of Swiss Regularly Use Multiple Languages
Federal Statistical Office reveals 66% of Swiss residents use several languages daily, with French-speaking regions showing highest multilingual usage.
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- Two-thirds of the Swiss population use more than one language on a daily basis.
- English is the most frequently spoken non-national language in Switzerland.
- Multilingualism is significantly higher among younger generations compared to the elderly.
- German speakers prefer using English over French, while French speakers prefer English over German.
- Spanish and Portuguese are the dominant migrant languages in French-speaking Switzerland.
By The Numbers
66%
Daily multilingual usage rate
81%
Youth multilingualism rate
38%
Senior multilingualism rate
38%
Childhood bilingual exposure
They Said
"Most multilingual people live in French-speaking Switzerland, namely 66%."
"Younger people use several languages at work, in the family or on the internet more often than do older people."
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