Survey: urban-rural gap widens in Switzerland

Swiss residents increasingly perceive a widening divide between urban and rural areas, a survey reveals. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Around one-third of the Swiss population are seriously concerned about the widening gap, according to the agricultural cooperative Fenaco and the Sotomo research institute, which on Monday published the Urban-Rural Monitor - the third edition since 2021. Four years ago, only a quarter of respondents said the urban-rural divide was a problem. According to the study, a growing number of Swiss residents identify politically with the rural population. The proportion has risen from 25 to 33% since 2021. Just under 20% of respondents see themselves as city dwellers. According to a statement, both groups also feel less considered by the other side. A large majority rate the quality of life in their municipality positively. The assessment is most positive in municipalities with above-average population growth. In contrast ...