The majority of the migrants, that is 97%, stayed in the country of the usual residence: Switzerland. This finding correlates with the restrictions in place for travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, which did not allow many people to travel back to their countries of origin.
It seems that no great difference can be perceived from the socio-demographic angles. It therefore attests to all respondents being forced to remain in Switzerland during the first wave of the pandemic regardless of their background and means.
How did foreign residents feel about living in Switzerland during the pandemic?
Did the pandemic affect the migrants’ plans to stay in Switzerland?
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 2020, 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 14 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. 7,393 people replied to the full questionnaire, either online or by telephone.
The question asked: During the confinement period beginning in March 2020, where did you spend most of your time (working and free time)?
– In my usual place of residence in Switzerland
– In another place in Switzerland
– In my country of origin
– In another country
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Suggested citation: nccr – on the move, Migration-Mobility Indicators. Neuchâtel: nccr – on the move, 2022.
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Last update: 3 January 2022