The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had little influence on the surveyed migrants’ intentions to remain in Switzerland, as 94% of the questioned indicated that the pandemic had no impact on their plans to stay in the country.
Notably, among those affected by the pandemic’s impact on their plans to stay, a slight difference (of 5%) was observed between individuals residing in Switzerland for a shorter duration (0-4 years) compared to those who had already spent 5 to 10 years in the country.
Additionally, among the individuals who reported having experienced a negative impact, the older age group (40 to 64 years) experienced a lesser impact (5%) in contrast to the younger age group (24 to 40 years) (8%).
How did foreign residents feel about living in Switzerland during the pandemic?
What was the impact of COVID-19 on the professional situation of migrants?
Did local residents demonstrate empathy towards migrants?
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Sources: Migration-Mobility Survey 2022, nccr – on the move
Note on methodology: These figures are taken from the Migration-Mobility Survey, conducted in fall 2022 on a population of persons born abroad and with foreign citizenship who have moved to Switzerland in the last 16 years. To be included in the sample population, respondents had to be between 24 and 64 years of age at the time of the survey, and at least 18 years of age on their arrival in Switzerland. 7,206 people replied to the full questionnaire, either online or by telephone.
The question asked: Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your pans to stay in Switzerland?
– Yes, I decided/had to anticipate my departure.
– Yes, I decided/had to postpone my departure.
– No.
Terms of use: The Migration-Mobility Indicators are made available free of charge for non-commercial use. We ask the users to acknowledge the source.
Suggested citation: nccr – on the move, Migration-Mobility Indicators. Neuchâtel: nccr – on the move, 2023.
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Last update: 3 July 2023