UNHCR Switzerland Fact Sheet, February 2026

Countries: Switzerland, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Ukraine, World Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Close to 25,800 asylum applications were registered in Switzerland in 2025, down from 27,700 in 2024. UNHCR is engaged in the development of a new Asylum Strategy 2027. UNHCR works with authorities and NGOs to further strengthen the quality of the asylum system and the socio-economic inclusion of refugees. Switzerland remains a strong supporter of UNHCR, both