Federal Statistical Office

The structural survey of the population census is currently underway. The questionnaire can be answered online or in paper form. A free hotline is available for enquiries.

On World Statistics Day, 20 October, we celebrate the importance of high-quality official statistics and data for all. Good decisions and a vibrant democracy begin with neutral and reliable information.

The FSO explains the three population scenarios for the period 2025-2055. There are three different scenarios for how the permanent resident population of Switzerland could evolve in the future.

Four experts explain why the Charter of official statistics has just been revised to better ensure quality and ethical issues.

Experimental statistics are produced using new methods and/or new data sources.

The FSO’s Open Government Data unit is responsible for implementing the Swiss OGD strategy in close cooperation with the Department of Home Affairs.

This project aims to contribute to advancing data ecosystems to provide the information needed for an fact-based worldview.

Salarium allows users to estimate salaries based on various criteria such as economic branch, region, profession group, education level, age or gender.

The multi-annual programme for federal statistics defines the objectives and priorities of federal statistics for the current legislative period.