Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Europe |
| Capital: | Bern (admin); Lausanne (judical) |
| Population: | 8,715,494 |
| % Urban: | 74 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 14.9 % |
| Official Language: | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
| Languages: | 26 |
| Literacy Rate: | 100 % |
| HDI Ranking: | 2 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 75.8 % |
| % Evangelical: | 4.4 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 75.8 % |
| People Groups: | 40 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 8 |
| % Unevangelized: | 4 % |
Switzerland
This exceptional nation now also struggles with the same social and spiritual issues of nearby lands. 80% of the population once participated in this direct democracy, but now voting turnout is down to 40%. Low birth rates and an older population put pressure on the pension system, and the nation requires high levels of immigration – something the Swiss continue to resist. Over 25% of the population are now foreign-born, and the mix of new ethnic and religious groups with traditional Swiss identity often causes problems. Pray for wisdom for leaders who must guide the country forward.
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