Health in Zürich, Switzerland: official figures
Life expectancy at birth was 84.2 years in 2024 (84.2 for Switzerland); 4th highest of 7 regions in Switzerland.
How much does the Zürich region spend on health?
Health spending by the cantonal governments of the Zürich region together reached CHF 2.2 billion in 2024, CHF 1,351 per resident, 2nd lowest of 7 greater regions and 12.3% of cantonal spending.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow much does the Zürich region pay for hospitals?
On cantonal spending for hospitals and nursing homes per resident, the Zürich region came 2nd lowest 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 the Zürich region?
The Zürich region had 42 hospitals with 5,954 beds in 2024, or 3.7 beds per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 4.2).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhat is the death rate in Zürich?
Adjusting for age, 798.5 people per 100,000 died in 2021 (Switzerland: 797.0; EU: 1,073.4); 4th highest 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 Zürich?
The age-standardised cancer death rate was 184.4 per 100,000 in 2023 (Switzerland: 186.6; EU: 233.1); 3rd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 221.4.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of heart disease in Zürich?
The age-standardised death rate from heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory diseases was 213.5 per 100,000 in 2023 (Switzerland: 219.3; EU: 312.9); 4th highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 279.2.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of respiratory disease in Zürich?
Respiratory diseases caused 44.1 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised) (Switzerland: 51.3; EU: 75.2); 2nd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 53.4.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the suicide rate in Zürich?
In 2023, 10.0 people per 100,000 took their own life (age-standardised) (Switzerland: 11.2; EU: 10.4); 3rd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 12.3.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die in accidents in Zürich?
Accidents, injuries, violence and other external causes killed 44.9 per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised) (Switzerland: 47.5; EU: 49.4); 3rd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 46.6.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Zürich?
4.9 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; the highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2014 it was 5.0.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hospital beds does Zürich have?
There were 369 hospital beds per 100,000 people in 2024, compared with 420 nationally; 2nd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Zürich?
Zürich had 558 physicians for every 100,000 residents in 2024, compared with 466 nationally; the highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people go to hospital in Zürich?
Hospitals discharged 15,855 in-patients per 100,000 people in 2021 (Switzerland: 15,903); 4th highest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyCan people in Zürich get medical care?
In 2024, 0.2% of people reported going without a needed medical examination because of cost, distance or waiting lists, compared with 1.4% nationally; the lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2015 it was 0.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die on the roads in Zürich?
There were 22 road deaths per million people in 2024, compared with 28 nationally; 2nd lowest of 7 statistical regions in Switzerland. In 2014 it was 21.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is life expectancy for men and women in Zürich?
Women in Zürich could expect to live to 85.8 and men to 82.5 at 2024 death rates, a gap of 3.3 years.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow long do people live after 65 in Zürich?
People who reached 65 could expect 21.8 more years of life in 2024 (Switzerland: 21.8).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Hospitals and nursing homes absorbed CHF 2.1 billion of the regional total in 2024 (CHF 1,274 per resident), while ambulatory care received CHF 11.18 million and prevention CHF 44.04 million. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Cantonal health spending per resident in the Zürich region increased by 14.1% from 2019 (CHF 1,185) to 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Of the hospital beds in the Zürich region in 2024, 3,963 for acute care, 1,589 in psychiatry and 402 for rehabilitation. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in the Zürich region recorded 1,843,015 patient days in 2023, with an average bed occupancy of 85.3%. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- In 2010 the Zürich region counted 50 hospitals and 6,518 beds, so the number of beds had fallen by 8.7% by 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in the Zürich region ran 187 operating theatres and 74 delivery rooms in 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Zürich compares with other statistical regions
Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) (2024)
Zürich ranks 6 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)
Zürich ranks 6 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)
Zürich ranks 6 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)
Zürich ranks 4 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)
Zürich ranks 5 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)
Zürich ranks 4 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)
Zürich ranks 6 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)
Zürich ranks 5 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)
Zürich ranks 5 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)
Zürich ranks 1 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)
Zürich ranks 6 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)
Zürich ranks 1 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)
Zürich ranks 4 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)
Zürich ranks 7 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)
Zürich ranks 6 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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