Health in Switzerland
Life expectancy, health expenditure and medical care in Switzerland
Life Expectancy
84.0 years
+0.3
Male Life Expectancy
81.7 years
+0.4
Female Life Expectancy
85.7 years
+0.2
Health Expenditure
86.3 bn CHF
+4.2%
Interactive Map
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Healthcare System
Das Schweizer Gesundheitssystem im Ueberblick
281
Hospitals
4.4
Doctors (per 1000 inhabitants)
17.8
Nursing Staff (per 1000)
1'832
Pharmacies
System Features
- ✓Obligatorische Grundversicherung fuer alle Einwohner
- ✓Freie Wahl des Versicherers und des Versicherungsmodells
- ✓Praemienverbilligung fuer einkommensschwache Haushalte
- ✓Hohe Qualitaet der medizinischen Versorgung
Expenditure by Canton
Expenditure per Capita
| Canton | Expenditure | Doctors per 1000 | Hospitals | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 12'456 | 4.8 | 12 | 8.2/10 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 11'987 | 5.2 | 8 | 8.4/10 |
| Vaud | CHF 10'876 | 4.2 | 28 | 8/10 |
| Zurich | CHF 10'234 | 3.9 | 45 | 8.3/10 |
| Ticino | CHF 9'876 | 4.1 | 15 | 8.1/10 |
| Neuchatel | CHF 9'654 | 3.8 | 6 | 7.9/10 |
| Bern | CHF 9'432 | 3.5 | 32 | 8.2/10 |
| Lucerne | CHF 8'765 | 3.2 | 12 | 8.5/10 |
| Zug | CHF 8'543 | 3.4 | 3 | 8.6/10 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 8'234 | 3 | 14 | 8.3/10 |
| Aargau | CHF 7'987 | 2.8 | 16 | 8.1/10 |
| Fribourg | CHF 7'654 | 2.9 | 8 | 8/10 |
Source: BFS, BAG, As of 2024
Causes of Death
Cardiovascular Diseases
30.2%-1.2%
Cancer
25.8%-0.5%
Dementia
10.4%+1.8%
Respiratory Diseases
6.8%-0.3%
Accidents
4.2%-0.4%
Other
22.6%+0.6%
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pages.healthInsurance.avgPremiumCHF 398/Mt.
Change 2025+5.2%
Versicherte99.8%
Life Expectancy
Zug85.2 Jahre
Geneva84.8 Jahre
Vaud84.5 Jahre
CH Average84.0 Jahre
Sources
BFS - Bundesamt fuer Statistik
BAG - Bundesamt fuer Gesundheit
As of 2024