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Switzerland’s population has grown significantly faster than that of the EU since the freedom of movement accord with the bloc came into force in 2002. Many immigrants are drawn to the Alpine country by its higher wages and low taxes, which have helped bring in companies and created demand for skilled labour.
Switzerland has an ageing population and relies on immigrants to fill many jobs. Most come from Europe. Today, foreigners make up almost 28% of the permanent population, and a recent study showed they accounted for nearly two-in-five company founders in Switzerland.
自2002年与欧盟的人员自由流动协议生效以来，瑞士的人口增长速度远快于欧盟整体水平。许多移民被这个阿尔卑斯国家的高薪和低税收所吸引，这些优势吸引了企业入驻并创造了技术劳动力的需求。
瑞士面临人口老龄化问题，依赖移民来填补许多工作岗位，其中大部分来自欧洲。如今，外籍人士占瑞士常住人口的近28%，一项近期研究显示，他们在瑞士企业创始人中占比接近1/5。
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