Over 600,000 relocations in Switzerland last year
More than 600,000 people relocated in Switzerland in 2023, according to Swiss Post. Swiss Post says it received a change of address notification in 90% of cases.
Not all age groups show the same willingness to move, according to the press release. Almost half of those who move are aged between 18 and 49. One- and two-person households are also more likely to relocate.
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The reasons for moving are very varied, but often underlying this decision is a change in the family situation or the search for a more spacious property. The favourite months for people living in Switzerland to relocate are July, September and October.
82% of those who move remain in the same canton or town. In canton Ticino, Lugano, with a total of 7,168 relocations, Bellinzona (5,456) and Locarno (2,353) were the cities with the highest number of relocations.
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