New figures from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) suggest that although parents remain the main conduit of religious affiliation, the transmission is weakening over time. Church attendance in Switzerland has been declining for decades, part of a broader process of secularisation that is now entering a more visible phase. According to official data, some 92% of parents pass on their religious affiliation to children under 15. First comes a decline in religious practice, such as regular churchgoing. About 30% of the population reports no religious affiliation, a share that has risen sharply in recent years.

Source: Le News December 19, 2025 23:41 UTC