Marriage Prevails as the Most Frequent Living Arrangement

Among the population surveyed, the most prevalent living arrangement is marriage, with 67% of respondents identifying as married, while 21,9% are single. Overall, the marriage rates of the surveyed are higher than those of the broader Swiss population.

However, disparities emerge based on the respondents’ origins. For example, 80% of the foreign population from Asia (including Oceania) report being married, contrasting with 60% of the European population. A noteworthy finding is that nearly 30% of Europeans have never been married, more than double the figure for people from other continents. These differences can be explained by residence permit provisions – for people from so-called third countries, family reunification is the most frequent reason for immigration. Additionally, diverse cultural perspectives contribute to differing interpretations and significance of marriage depending on origin.

Marital status of interviewees

Source: Migration-Mobility Survey 2022. Weighted totals.