Switzerland Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Switzerland Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 444,078 | 0.86% |
| Geneva | 211,713 | 0.63% |
| Basel | 179,455 | 0.53% |
| Lausanne | 147,267 | 0.82% |
| Bern | 139,624 | 0.59% |
| Winterthur | 123,577 | 1.32% |
| Luzern | 88,100 | 1.08% |
| St. Gallen | 80,222 | 0.86% |
| Lugano | 64,296 | 0.52% |
| Biel (Bienne) | 57,760 | 0.76% |
| Bellinzona | 46,310 | 1.1% |
| Neuchatel | 45,703 | 0.43% |
| Thun | 44,453 | 0.37% |
| Koniz | 44,079 | 0.65% |
| Chur | 40,084 | 1.15% |
| Schaffhausen | 40,011 | 1.33% |
| Fribourg | 39,719 | 0.72% |
| Vernier | 39,398 | 2.04% |
| Lancy | 39,010 | 2.32% |
| Sion | 38,292 | 1.52% |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | 37,947 | 0.46% |
| Uster | 37,192 | 0.86% |
| Dubendorf | 33,991 | 2.16% |
| Emmen | 33,439 | 1.25% |
| Zug | 32,733 | 0.95% |
| Kriens | 30,930 | 1.52% |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | 30,462 | 0.28% |
| Rapperswil-Jona | 29,450 | 1.16% |
| Bulle | 28,555 | 2.65% |
| Dietikon | 28,415 | 0.21% |
| Wetzikon | 27,992 | 1.86% |
| Frauenfeld | 27,680 | 1.07% |
| Meyrin | 27,536 | 0.88% |
| Montreux | 27,398 | 0.82% |
| Wadenswil | 26,151 | 0.86% |
| Bulach | 25,868 | 2.74% |
| Wil | 25,715 | 1.07% |
| Horgen | 25,313 | 1.54% |
| Baar | 25,165 | 0.32% |
| Baden | 24,514 | 1.38% |
| Nyon | 24,213 | 1.83% |
| Kreuzlingen | 23,933 | 1.12% |
| Martigny | 23,303 | 2.35% |
| Aarau | 23,219 | 1.11% |
| Riehen | 22,960 | 0.94% |
| Allschwil | 22,556 | 0.9% |
| Carouge | 22,464 | -0.05% |
| Kloten | 22,422 | 1.56% |
| Wettingen | 22,245 | 0.89% |
| Renens | 21,903 | 0.84% |
| Opfikon | 21,860 | 0.7% |
| Reinach | 21,501 | 1.94% |
| Regensdorf | 21,197 | 2.23% |
| Schlieren | 20,651 | 0.63% |
| Volketswil | 20,368 | 1.29% |
| Vevey | 20,340 | 0.49% |
| Adliswil | 20,329 | 1.09% |
| Glarus Nord | 20,318 | 1.28% |
| Pully | 19,974 | 1.11% |
| Monthey | 19,734 | 1.72% |
| Olten | 19,335 | 0.75% |
| Grenchen | 19,137 | 1.43% |
| Gossau | 18,963 | 0.88% |
| Cham | 18,921 | 1.76% |
| Onex | 18,906 | -0.03% |
| Thalwil | 18,632 | 0.32% |
| Ostermundigen | 18,617 | 0.79% |
| Morges | 18,560 | 2.4% |
| Sierre | 18,356 | 1.46% |
| Wohlen | 18,303 | 1.36% |
| Muttenz | 18,212 | 0.25% |
| Thonex | 18,052 | 3.63% |
| Wallisellen | 18,045 | 0.79% |
| Illnau-Effretikon | 17,962 | 0.58% |
| Val-de-Ruz | 17,702 | 0.53% |
| Burgdorf | 17,658 | 1.05% |
| Freienbach | 17,288 | 0.76% |
| Arbon | 17,105 | 2.27% |
| Schwyz | 16,976 | 1.6% |
| Lyss | 16,970 | 1.23% |
| Steffisburg | 16,884 | 0.91% |
| Solothurn | 16,870 | 0.07% |
| Liestal | 16,707 | 2.08% |
| Locarno | 16,707 | 1.01% |
| Horw | 16,687 | 2.71% |
| Einsiedeln | 16,676 | 0.43% |
| Pratteln | 16,561 | -0.05% |
| Langenthal | 16,233 | 0.28% |
| Binningen | 16,196 | 0.45% |
| Herisau | 16,092 | 0.47% |
| Oftringen | 15,464 | 1.13% |
| Kusnacht | 15,350 | 0.6% |
| Stafa | 15,336 | 0.6% |
| Amriswil | 15,335 | 1.27% |
| Chene-Bougeries | 15,289 | 3.25% |
| Uzwil | 15,259 | 2.34% |
| Mendrisio | 15,177 | 0.3% |
| Ebikon | 15,163 | 1.26% |
| Meilen | 15,005 | 0.53% |
| Richterswil | 14,746 | 1.27% |
| Buchs | 14,558 | 1.83% |
| Brig-Glis | 14,538 | 1.59% |
| Kussnacht | 14,467 | 1.12% |
| Versoix | 14,368 | 1.32% |
| Gland | 14,366 | 1.35% |
| Muri bei Bern | 13,985 | 0.99% |
| Rheinfelden | 13,956 | 0.49% |
| Brugg | 13,943 | 1.52% |
| Zollikon | 13,723 | 0.51% |
| Spiez | 13,555 | 0.8% |
| Ecublens | 13,469 | 0.4% |
| Le Grand-Saconnex | 13,418 | 1.35% |
| Zofingen | 13,280 | 1.55% |
| Ruti | 13,216 | 0.94% |
| La Tour-de-Peilz | 13,201 | 1.51% |
| Affoltern am Albis | 13,189 | 1.18% |
| Munsingen | 13,091 | 0.16% |
| Plan-les-Ouates | 13,065 | 3.54% |
| Glarus | 13,063 | 0.69% |
| Pfaffikon | 13,048 | 1.16% |
| Weinfelden | 12,966 | 1.83% |
| Prilly | 12,962 | 0.8% |
| Altstatten | 12,915 | 1.32% |
| Delemont | 12,912 | 0.39% |
| Blonay - Saint-Legier | 12,847 | 1.53% |
| Spreitenbach | 12,824 | 0.94% |
| Bussigny | 12,802 | 4.91% |
| Arth | 12,698 | 0.7% |
| Munchenstein | 12,659 | 0.81% |
| Villars-sur-Glane | 12,654 | 0.59% |
| Neuhausen am Rheinfall | 12,583 | 3.11% |
| Bassersdorf | 12,494 | 0.78% |
| Aigle | 12,455 | 2.94% |
| Hinwil | 12,277 | 1.31% |
| Romanshorn | 12,267 | 1.34% |
| Veyrier | 12,199 | 0.47% |
| Zollikofen | 12,098 | 2.16% |
| Suhr | 12,091 | 2.02% |
| Mannedorf | 11,956 | 0.8% |
| Risch | 11,912 | 1.02% |
| Crissier | 11,799 | 5.13% |
| Belp | 11,776 | 0.25% |
| Ittigen | 11,604 | 0.25% |
| Oberwil | 11,597 | 0.73% |
| Worb | 11,582 | -0.06% |
| Aesch | 11,573 | 1.94% |
| Bernex | 11,565 | 2.02% |
| Mohlin | 11,543 | 0.67% |
| Lenzburg | 11,462 | 0.65% |
| Sursee | 11,379 | 1.57% |
| Val de Bagnes | 11,208 | 1.37% |
| Payerne | 11,120 | 1.67% |
| Sarnen | 11,040 | 0.81% |
| Estavayer | 10,955 | 1.55% |
| Altdorf | 10,937 | 2.26% |
| Maur | 10,936 | 0.24% |
| Le Locle | 10,922 | 0.07% |
| Lutry | 10,900 | 0.69% |
| Naters | 10,871 | 0.92% |
| Wald | 10,836 | 1.01% |
| Munchenbuchsee | 10,830 | 0.62% |
| Gossau | 10,770 | 0.78% |
| Urdorf | 10,754 | 1.19% |
| Embrach | 10,750 | 1.89% |
| Val-de-Travers | 10,747 | 0.26% |
| Davos | 10,745 | -0.14% |
| Flawil | 10,694 | 0.29% |
| Widnau | 10,656 | 1.18% |
| Crans-Montana | 10,638 | 0.67% |
| Eschenbach | 10,608 | 1.65% |
| Rorschach | 10,603 | 1.59% |
| Steinhausen | 10,501 | 0.49% |
| Birsfelden | 10,470 | 0.12% |
| Wittenbach | 10,345 | 1% |
| Collombey-Muraz | 10,285 | 1.15% |
| Rothrist | 10,214 | 1.59% |
| Therwil | 10,199 | 0.36% |
| Hochdorf | 10,166 | 0.49% |
| Epalinges | 9,974 | 0.35% |
| Glarus Sud | 9,774 | 0.51% |
| Stans | 8,682 | 1.02% |
| Appenzell | 6,253 | 1.28% |
Switzerland Overview
The largest city in Switzerland is Zurich, with a population of 444,078 people.
Switzerland has a population of just over 9 million people, making it the 100th-most populous country in the world. Switzerland’s most populous city is Zurich, which has a population of 444.1K in its town proper, an agglomeration population of 1.3 million, and a metro area of 1.83 million. Zurich is the capital of the canton of Zurich and serves as Switzerland’s main hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Geneva is the second-most populous city, with a population of 211.7K in its city and 504,128 in its canton. Geneva is a global city and a center for diplomacy, known for numerous international organizations being present there. Basel is the third-most populous city, with about 179.5K inhabitants. Lausanne, Bern, and Winterthur all have populations of over 100,000 people as well.
About 73.85% of Switzerland’s population lives in cities and urban areas, while 26.15% live in rural areas. Switzerland’s urban population is growing around 0.78% per year.
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