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Switzerland community
Switzerland diaspora in Europe
People from Switzerland in Europe meet here, country by country. Select a country to discover its cities and join the local community.
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France
Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille, Bordeaux, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier…
Spain
Madrid, Barcelone, Valence, Séville…
Portugal
Lisbonne, Porto
Austria
Vienne
Belgium
Bruxelles, Anvers, Liège, Gand, Charleroi…
Hungary
Budapest
Poland
Varsovie, Cracovie
Greece
Athènes, Thessalonique
Serbia
Belgrade
Denmark
Copenhague
Norway
Oslo
Croatia
Zagreb
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Finland
Helsinki
Slovakia
Bratislava
Czechia
Prague
Slovenia
Ljubljana
Germany
Berlin, Munich, Francfort, Hambourg, Cologne…
United Kingdom
Londres, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow…
Netherlands
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, La Haye
Ireland
Dublin, Cork
Russia
Moscou, Saint-Pétersbourg
Sweden
Stockholm, Göteborg
Ukraine
Kiev, Lviv
Albania
Tirana
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Bulgaria
Sofia
Estonia
Tallinn
Iceland
Reykjavik
Kosovo
Pristina
Latvia
Riga
Lithuania
Vilnius
Malta
La Valette
Moldova
Chisinau
Montenegro
Podgorica
Romania
Bucarest
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How many people from Switzerland live in Europe?
According to the United Nations, 412,000 people from Switzerland live in Europe.
In total, 485,000 people from Switzerland live abroad, and about 85% of them live in Europe.
However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.
Where to meet people from Switzerland in Europe
No community for people from Switzerland exists in Europe on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.
As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.
Other diasporas in Europe
There, the largest diasporas also come from Morocco, Turkey, Kazakhstan, India, and Syria, according to the UN. Each one has its own page on Compatri, with its cities and meetups.
Joining the Switzerland community in Europe
Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.
You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.
Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.
Swiss National Day in Europe
Every August 1, the national day brings the Switzerland diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.
The Switzerland diaspora elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere, the Switzerland diaspora also lives in Canada, Turkey, and Australia. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.
Frequently asked questions
How many people from Switzerland live in Europe?
According to the UN, about 412,000 people from Switzerland live in Europe. Their children born here do not count in this figure.
Which cities do people from Switzerland live in in Europe?
Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.
How can I meet people from Switzerland in Europe?
Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.
Which other diasporas live in Europe?
According to the UN, the largest ones come from Morocco, Turkey, Kazakhstan, India, and Syria.
When is the Switzerland national day?
Swiss National Day falls on August 1. In Europe too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.
Do I have to pay to join my community?
No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.