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Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know
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- Switzerland, a wealthy country that has historically embraced free movement and foreign investment, is about to vote on whether to cap its population — and restrict immigration measures to do so.
- Sunday's referendum comes after the country's population increased 10% in the 10 years up to the end of 2025, when it stood at just over 9.1 million.
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Switzerland, a wealthy country that has historically embraced free movement and foreign investment, is about to vote on whether to cap its population — and restrict immigration measures to do so.
Sunday's referendum comes after the country's population increased 10% in the 10 years up to the end of 2025, when it stood at just over 9.1 million. For the first time, the country had more people over 65 than under 20. Net migration and the birth rate fell last year.
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