|
| Characteristics |
| Reference period Data are mid-year estimates obtained by averaging official estimates at 31 December for two consecutive years. The last population census took place in 2010. |
| Scope |
| Population coverage Data refer to the permanent resident population (de jure), that is persons who have been living in Switzerland since at least a year (persons in the asylum process excluded). The age for the population is given in age completed. |
| Other Aspects |
| Quality comments Series breaks: From 1991, data are adjusted in line with the 1990 census. From 2001, data are adjusted in line with the 2000 census. |
| Related Metadata: |
| All Higher Levels Subject: (ALFS) Population Census based Main Economic Indicators |