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Real consumers of Switzerland, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalBern
  • CurrencySwiss franc (CHF)
  • LanguagesGerman, French, Italian, Romansh
Explore the panel Get the panel book 174,830profiled consumers33profile tablesFr.Swiss franc
  • GenderMales50.2% · 87,765
  • Age30-4939.7% · 69,408
  • Education (highest level completed)Bachelor's degree23.5% · 41,085
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee36.1% · 63,114
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership44.2% · 77,275
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)32.4% · 56,645
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundSwiss – German-speaking55% · 96,157
  • Canton DistributionZurich19% · 33,218
  • Annual Household Income (gross, CHF)Middle Household Income · CHF 95,000 – CHF 129,99923.2% · 40,561
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, CHF)Middle Income · CHF 60,000 – CHF 79,99921.1% · 36,889
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Rent Primary Residence42.8% · 74,827
  • Dwelling TypeApartment / Flat – with balcony or garden29.1% · 50,876
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)31.5% · 55,071
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners35.4% · 61,890
At a glance

Switzerland in 6 numbers

  • 174,830profiled consumers in Switzerland
  • Gender50.2%Males
  • Age39.7%30-49
  • Occupation36.1%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income21.1%Middle Income · CHF 60,000 – CHF 79,999
  • Technology18.6%iOS Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 50.2%87,765 Males
  • 49.8%87,065 Females

Largest group: Males at 50.2%

Age

5 groups
3.7%6,46913-17 19.4%33,91718-29 39.7%69,40830-49 25.1%43,88250-64 12.1%21,15465+

Largest group: 30-49 at 39.7%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school9.2%16,084
  • Secondary / high school graduate22.5%39,337
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training14.7%25,700
  • Some college / university – no degree9.5%16,609
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma4.2%7,343
  • Bachelor's degree23.5%41,085
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)12.3%21,504
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)2.8%4,895
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)1.3%2,273

Largest group: Bachelor's degree at 23.5%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership44.2%77,275
  • Single / Never Married31%54,197
  • Divorced8.6%15,035
  • Widowed / Separated6.2%10,839
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)10%17,483

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 44.2%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)32.4%56,645
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)27.3%47,729
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)20.3%35,490
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)16.6%29,022
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3.4%5,944

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 32.4%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee36.1%63,114
  • Retired14.4%25,176
  • Part-Time Employee11.7%20,455
  • Student10.3%18,007
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance7.4%12,937
  • Homemaker6%10,490
  • Unemployed3.9%6,818
  • Disabled / Not Able to Work3.1%5,420
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 36.1%

Annual Household Income (gross, CHF)

10 groups
3.4%5,944Very Low Household Income · Below CHF 42,000 16%27,973Low Household Income · CHF 42,000 – CHF 69,999 20.9%36,539Lower-Middle Household Income · CHF 70,000 – CHF 94,999 23.2%40,561Middle Household Income · CHF 95,000 – CHF 129,999 17.9%31,295Upper-Middle Household Income · CHF 130,000 – CHF 169,999 9.6%16,784Comfortable Household Income · CHF 170,000 – CHF 219,999 5.6%9,790Affluent Household Income · CHF 220,000 – CHF 309,999 1.6%2,797High Household Income · CHF 310,000 – CHF 439,999 1.1%1,923Very High Household Income · CHF 440,000 – CHF 699,999 0.7%1,224Top Household Income Tier · CHF 700,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · CHF 95,000 – CHF 129,999 at 23.2%

Annual Personal Income (gross, CHF)

10 groups
2.4%4,196Very Low Income · Below CHF 24,000 15.9%27,798Low Income · CHF 24,000 – CHF 41,999 21%36,714Lower-Middle Income · CHF 42,000 – CHF 59,999 21.1%36,889Middle Income · CHF 60,000 – CHF 79,999 13.7%23,952Upper-Middle Income · CHF 80,000 – CHF 99,999 14.8%25,875Comfortable Income · CHF 100,000 – CHF 139,999 7.1%12,413Affluent Income · CHF 140,000 – CHF 199,999 2.1%3,671High Income · CHF 200,000 – CHF 279,999 1.1%1,923Very High Income · CHF 280,000 – CHF 459,999 0.8%1,399Top Income Tier · CHF 460,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Income · CHF 60,000 – CHF 79,999 at 21.1%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Credit Card Holders19.5%34,092
  • Debit Card Users15.5%27,099
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users12.5%21,854
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders8.3%14,511
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users7.7%13,462
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders6.8%11,888
  • Personal Loan Holders6.5%11,364
  • Retirement / Pension Savers6.4%11,189
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Largest group: Credit Card Holders at 19.5%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence33.4%58,393
  • Rent Primary Residence42.8%74,827
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence14.2%24,826
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation5.1%8,916
  • Other Living Arrangement4.5%7,867

Largest group: Rent Primary Residence at 42.8%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 29.1%50,876Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 18.5%32,344Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 14%24,476Detached House
  • 9.1%15,910Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 7.8%13,637Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 7.7%13,462Semi-Detached House
  • 5.5%9,616Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 2.6%4,546Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 2.5%4,371Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 2%3,497Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.2%2,098Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden at 29.1%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
12.1%21,1540-2 Years 15.5%27,0993-6 Years 19.8%34,6167-12 Years 21.1%36,88913-17 Years 31.5%55,07118+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 31.5%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Household Head / Main Earner17.2%30,071
  • Dual-Income Households15.3%26,749
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers14.4%25,176
  • Household Budget Managers11.1%19,406
  • Single Parents9.3%16,259
  • Children's Education Decision Makers8.5%14,861
  • Childcare / Nanny Service Users5%8,742
  • New Parents (child under 1 year)4.6%8,042
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Largest group: Household Head / Main Earner at 17.2%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users17.9%31,295
  • Household Service Decision Makers16.6%29,022
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users14.6%25,525
  • Plumbing Service Customers11.1%19,406
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users10.9%19,056
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers10.9%19,056
  • Landlords & Property Managers8.7%15,210
  • Pest-Control Service Customers5.2%9,091
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Largest group: Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users at 17.9%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

7 groups
  • Swiss – German-speaking55%96,157
  • Swiss – French-speaking19%33,218
  • German nationals9%15,735
  • Other foreign nationals (French, Italian, Portuguese, etc.)9%15,735
  • Swiss – Italian-speaking6%10,490
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities1.5%2,622
  • Swiss – Romansh-speaking0.5%874

Largest group: Swiss – German-speaking at 55%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 35.4%61,890Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 18.1%31,644Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 10%17,483Electric Vehicle (EV) Owners
  • 8.7%15,210Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 18.6%32,518iOS Smartphone Users
  • 12.1%21,154Android Smartphone Users
  • 11.9%20,8055G Mobile Network Users
  • 10.8%18,882Cloud Storage & Productivity App Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 15%26,225International Travellers
  • 14.5%25,350Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 12.5%21,854Family Vacationers
  • 9.3%16,259Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 18.6%32,518Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 13%22,728Eco-Conscious / Sustainable Living Consumers
  • 9.1%15,910Meditation & Mindfulness Practitioners
  • 8.9%15,560DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 19.4%33,917OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 13.9%24,301Music Streaming Users
  • 12.6%22,029Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 9.5%16,609Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 23.1%40,386Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 16.4%28,672Beer Consumers
  • 16.3%28,497Adult Tobacco Product Users
  • 15.4%26,924Wine & Spirits Consumers
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 19.7%34,442Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 14.3%25,001Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 12%20,980Smart TV Owners
  • 10%17,483Wearable Device Owners (smartwatch, fitness band)
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 20.5%35,840Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 14.8%25,875Short-Form Video Creators
  • 13%22,728Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 11%19,231Creators Using AI Content Tools
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Canton Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Canton Distribution

  1. Bern12.2%21,3292
  2. Zurich19%33,2181
  3. Vaud9.5%16,6093
  • Zurich19%33,218
  • Bern12.2%21,329
  • Vaud9.5%16,609
  • Aargau7.7%13,462
  • Geneva6.1%10,665
  • St. Gallen5.6%9,790
  • Lucerne4.7%8,217
  • Valais4%6,993
  • Ticino3.9%6,818
  • Fribourg3.4%5,944
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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