Health in Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland: official figures
Life expectancy at birth was 84.1 years in 2024 (84.2 for Switzerland); 5th highest of 7 regions in Switzerland.
How much does Northwestern Switzerland spend on health?
Health spending by the cantonal governments of Northwestern Switzerland together reached CHF 2.2 billion in 2024, CHF 1,796 per resident, 3rd highest of 7 greater regions and 14.7% of cantonal spending.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow much does Northwestern Switzerland pay for hospitals?
On cantonal spending for hospitals and nursing homes per resident, Northwestern Switzerland came 3rd highest of 7 greater regions in 2024, against CHF 1,488 for all cantons together.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Northwestern Switzerland?
Northwestern Switzerland had 47 hospitals with 6,585 beds in 2024, or 5.3 beds per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 4.2).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhat is the death rate in Nordwestschweiz?
The age-standardised death rate from all causes was 792.5 per 100,000 people in 2021, against 797.0 for Switzerland as a whole and 1,073.4 across the EU; 3rd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. Age-standardised rates allow fair comparison between places with older and younger populations.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of cancer in Nordwestschweiz?
The age-standardised cancer death rate was 172.7 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 186.6 nationally and 233.1 in the EU; the lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 216.1.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of heart disease in Nordwestschweiz?
The age-standardised death rate from heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory diseases was 213.1 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 219.3 nationally and 312.9 in the EU; 3rd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 292.8.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of respiratory disease in Nordwestschweiz?
Respiratory diseases caused 49.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 51.3 nationally and 75.2 in the EU; 4th highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 58.3.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the suicide rate in Nordwestschweiz?
The age-standardised suicide rate was 10.8 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 11.2 nationally and 10.4 in the EU; 4th highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 12.6.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die in accidents in Nordwestschweiz?
Accidents, injuries, violence and other external causes killed 47.3 per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 47.5 nationally and 49.4 in the EU; 3rd highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 47.9.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Nordwestschweiz?
2.3 babies in every 1,000 born alive died before their first birthday in 2024, compared with 3.3 nationally and 3.5 in the EU; 3rd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2014 it was 4.6.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hospital beds does Nordwestschweiz have?
There were 534 hospital beds per 100,000 people in 2024, compared with 420 nationally; the highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Nordwestschweiz?
There were 487 doctors per 100,000 people in 2024, compared with 466 nationally; 4th highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people go to hospital in Nordwestschweiz?
Hospitals discharged 18,652 in-patients per 100,000 people in 2021, against 15,903 for Switzerland as a whole; the highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyCan people in Nordwestschweiz get medical care?
1.1% of people said they could not get a medical examination they needed in 2024 because it was too expensive, too far or the waiting list was too long, compared with 1.4% nationally; 4th highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 0.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die on the roads in Nordwestschweiz?
There were 19 road deaths per million people in 2024, compared with 28 nationally; the lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2014 it was 30.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is life expectancy for men and women in Nordwestschweiz?
Women in Nordwestschweiz could expect to live to 85.7 and men to 82.5 at 2024 death rates, a gap of 3.2 years.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow long do people live after 65 in Nordwestschweiz?
People who reached 65 could expect 21.7 more years of life in 2024 (Switzerland: 21.8).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Hospitals and nursing homes absorbed CHF 1.9 billion of the regional total in 2024 (CHF 1,530 per resident), while ambulatory care received CHF 59.72 million and prevention CHF 60.02 million. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Cantonal health spending per resident in Northwestern Switzerland increased by 5.1% from 2019 (CHF 1,708) to 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Of the hospital beds in Northwestern Switzerland in 2024, 3,373 for acute care, 1,572 in psychiatry and 1,639 for rehabilitation. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in Northwestern Switzerland recorded 2,053,978 patient days in 2023, with an average bed occupancy of 85.1%. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- In 2010 Northwestern Switzerland counted 51 hospitals and 6,432 beds, so the number of beds had risen by 2.4% by 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in Northwestern Switzerland ran 148 operating theatres and 44 delivery rooms in 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Nordwestschweiz compares with other statistical regions
Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 3 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Région lémanique | CHF 2,601 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | CHF 1,856 |
| 3 | Nordwestschweiz | CHF 1,796 |
| 4 | Ostschweiz | CHF 1,625 |
| 5 | Ticino | CHF 1,578 |
| 6 | Zürich | CHF 1,351 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | CHF 1,226 |
Cantonal spending on hospitals and nursing homes per resident (CHF) (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 3 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Cantonal spending on hospitals and nursing homes per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Région lémanique | CHF 1,784 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | CHF 1,573 |
| 3 | Nordwestschweiz | CHF 1,530 |
| 4 | Ostschweiz | CHF 1,447 |
| 5 | Ticino | CHF 1,391 |
| 6 | Zürich | CHF 1,274 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | CHF 1,132 |
Hospital beds per 1,000 residents (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 1 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordwestschweiz | 5.3 |
| 2 | Ticino | 4.9 |
| 3 | Ostschweiz | 4.8 |
| 4 | Région lémanique | 4.2 |
| 5 | Espace Mittelland | 3.8 |
| 6 | Zürich | 3.7 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | 3.1 |
Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) (2021)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 5 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostschweiz | 860.8 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | 825.4 |
| 3 | Zentralschweiz | 823.6 |
| 4 | Zürich | 798.5 |
| 5 | Nordwestschweiz | 792.5 |
| 6 | Région lémanique | 718.9 |
| 7 | Ticino | 668.0 |
Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 7 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ticino | 202.3 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | 192.8 |
| 3 | Ostschweiz | 192.4 |
| 4 | Zentralschweiz | 186.0 |
| 5 | Zürich | 184.4 |
| 6 | Région lémanique | 179.7 |
| 7 | Nordwestschweiz | 172.7 |
Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 5 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostschweiz | 254.9 |
| 2 | Zentralschweiz | 249.8 |
| 3 | Espace Mittelland | 236.4 |
| 4 | Zürich | 213.5 |
| 5 | Nordwestschweiz | 213.1 |
| 6 | Ticino | 181.6 |
| 7 | Région lémanique | 168.5 |
Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Région lémanique | 64.3 |
| 2 | Ticino | 60.9 |
| 3 | Espace Mittelland | 52.2 |
| 4 | Nordwestschweiz | 49.5 |
| 5 | Ostschweiz | 44.6 |
| 6 | Zürich | 44.1 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | 39.4 |
Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostschweiz | 14.0 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | 11.9 |
| 3 | Zentralschweiz | 11.5 |
| 4 | Nordwestschweiz | 10.8 |
| 5 | Zürich | 10.0 |
| 6 | Région lémanique | 9.4 |
| 7 | Ticino | 6.9 |
Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 (2023)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 3 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostschweiz | 51.2 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | 49.4 |
| 3 | Nordwestschweiz | 47.3 |
| 4 | Zentralschweiz | 46.2 |
| 5 | Zürich | 44.9 |
| 6 | Région lémanique | 43.5 |
| 7 | Ticino | 32.7 |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 5 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zürich | 4.9 |
| 2 | Espace Mittelland | 3.5 |
| 3 | Région lémanique | 3.1 |
| 4 | Ostschweiz | 3.0 |
| 5 | Nordwestschweiz | 2.3 |
| 6 | Zentralschweiz | 2.3 |
| 7 | Ticino | 2.2 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 1 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordwestschweiz | 534 |
| 2 | Ticino | 490 |
| 3 | Ostschweiz | 487 |
| 4 | Région lémanique | 422 |
| 5 | Espace Mittelland | 378 |
| 6 | Zürich | 369 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | 313 |
Doctors per 100,000 people (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zürich | 558 |
| 2 | Ticino | 546 |
| 3 | Région lémanique | 512 |
| 4 | Nordwestschweiz | 487 |
| 5 | Espace Mittelland | 422 |
| 6 | Ostschweiz | 372 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | 367 |
Hospital in-patient discharges per 100,000 (2021)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 1 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital in-patient discharges per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordwestschweiz | 18,652 |
| 2 | Ostschweiz | 16,727 |
| 3 | Ticino | 16,438 |
| 4 | Zürich | 15,855 |
| 5 | Espace Mittelland | 15,632 |
| 6 | Région lémanique | 15,021 |
| 7 | Zentralschweiz | 13,049 |
Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Région lémanique | 3.4% |
| 2 | Ticino | 2.3% |
| 3 | Espace Mittelland | 1.7% |
| 4 | Nordwestschweiz | 1.1% |
| 5 | Ostschweiz | 0.6% |
| 6 | Zentralschweiz | 0.6% |
| 7 | Zürich | 0.2% |
Road deaths per million people (2024)
Nordwestschweiz ranks 7 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road deaths per million people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ticino | 53 |
| 2 | Ostschweiz | 34 |
| 3 | Espace Mittelland | 30 |
| 4 | Région lémanique | 29 |
| 5 | Zentralschweiz | 24 |
| 6 | Zürich | 22 |
| 7 | Nordwestschweiz | 19 |
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