Vital Statistics 2018: provisional figures - Slight increase in divorces in Switzerland in 2018

Neuchâtel, 26.02.2019 - 2018 was marked by an increase in the number of divorces. There were fewer marriages, registered partnerships and deaths. There was also a decline in the number of births including those outside marriage. The same trends were seen in the cantons. These are the provisional findings of the Vital Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).


Address for enquiries

Fabienne Rausa, FSO, Section Demography and migration, tel.: +41 58 463 63 50, e-mail: info.dem@bfs.admin.ch



Publisher

Federal Statistical Office
http://www.statistics.admin.ch

https://www.admin.ch/content/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-74091.html