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Zurich has a specific demographic profile, defined by an ageing population and a high proportion of immigrants.  Demographic figures from Statistik Stadt Zürich in 2004 are shown below:

  • Population aged 0 - 14: 11.9%
  • Population aged 65 and older: 17%
  • Population aged 16 - 64 in the labour market: 66.3%
  • Unemployment: 3.5%
  • Immigrant population: 30.2%