Excess mortality by month in Switzerland
Switzerland: Excess mortality by month was 11.3% in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
11.3%
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
6th
of 39 countries
All-time high
47.9%
in 2020
All-time low
9.9%
in 2024
Years of data
7
2020–2026
Excess mortality by month in Switzerland, 2020–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for excess mortality by month in Switzerland is 11.3%, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and down 76.4% over ten years.
That places Switzerland 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
Excess mortality by month in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47.9% | — |
| 2021 | 25.7% | -46.3% |
| 2022 | 25.3% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 15.1% | -40.3% |
| 2024 | 9.9% | -34.4% |
| 2025 | 10.5% | +6.1% |
| 2026 | 11.3% | +7.6% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 11.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.1%, 3.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 11.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.6%, 2.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is excess mortality by month in Switzerland?
- Excess mortality by month in Switzerland was 11.3% in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest excess mortality by month recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 47.9% in 2020.
- What is the lowest excess mortality by month recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.9% in 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank for excess mortality by month?
- Switzerland ranks 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
- Is excess mortality by month rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Excess mortality by month. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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