Around two thirds of Switzerland's foreign population ...
Rund zwei Drittel der ausländischen Bevölkerung der Schweiz ...
Correct answer: A
- A come from an EU country.kommen aus einem EU-Land.
- B come from Italy.kommen aus Italien.
- C speak fluent English.sprechen fliessend Englisch.
- D live in Eastern Switzerland.leben in der Ostschweiz.
Why
Most foreigners come from neighbouring countries and other EU states. Thanks to the free movement of persons, they can easily work in Switzerland.
Common mistakes
- B: come from Italy.
- Italians are the largest group, but they make up only about one seventh, not two thirds.
Topic
Population and share of foreigners
Today just over 9 million people live in Switzerland. The test often uses older figures «as of 2020». At that time there were about 8.6 million. Learn this figure for the test. The population is growing mainly because people immigrate from other countries.
Switzerland at a glance
Size, neighbours and population
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 261 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.