Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland

Switzerland: Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) was 90.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
90.0%
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
27th
of 47 countries
All-time high
94.1%
in 2019
All-time low
87.6%
in 2023
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland, 2010–2024

0204060801002010201720242010: 92.7 Percentage2011: 91.9 Percentage2012: 93.5 Percentage2013: 90.7 Percentage2014: 88.4 Percentage2015: 90.3 Percentage2016: 89.7 Percentage2017: 92.9 Percentage2018: 93.4 Percentage2019: 94.1 Percentage2020: 93.6 Percentage2021: 92.6 Percentage2022: 90.5 Percentage2023: 87.6 Percentage2024: 90 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland is 90.0%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland peaked at 94.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 87.6%, in 2023.

Switzerland ranks 27th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age in Switzerland, 2010 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2010 92.7%
2011 91.9% -0.9%
2012 93.5% +1.7%
2013 90.7% -3.0%
2014 88.4% -2.5%
2015 90.3% +2.1%
2016 89.7% -0.7%
2017 92.9% +3.6%
2018 93.4% +0.5%
2019 94.1% +0.7%
2020 93.6% -0.5%
2021 92.6% -1.1%
2022 90.5% -2.3%
2023 87.6% -3.2%
2024 90.0% +2.7%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 90.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 91.8%, 98% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 90.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 91.5%, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 91.8% 88.4% 94.1% 10
2020s 90.9% 87.6% 93.6% 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 24 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 91.6% compare
  2. 24 Ireland 91.6% compare
  3. 26 Luxembourg 91.5% compare
  4. 28 Austria 89.8% compare
  5. 29 Türkiye 89.7% compare
  6. 30 Iceland 89.5% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland?
Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) in Switzerland was 90.0% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 94.1% in 2019.
What is the lowest self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 87.6% in 2023.
How does Switzerland rank for self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation)?
Switzerland ranks 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
Is self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation) rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Self-perceived health by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 769 data points, 2010–2025
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