Urbanization Growth in Switzerland from 1990 to 2023

Switzerland's urban growth remained relatively stable but showed a gradual rise over the past three decades. Beginning at 73.9% in 1990, it slightly declined to 73.4% by 2000, influenced by limited urban expansion policies and a focus on preserving natural landscapes. Starting in 2004, urbanization began to increase, reaching 73.9% again in 2020 and rising to 74.2% in 2023. Economic opportunities in cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel supported this trend, although the Swiss balance of urbanization with rural preservation kept growth moderate.