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Switzerland — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Switzerland is between 2,332,0001 2 and 3,400,0003 4
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Switzerland is between 28.31 and 41.285
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Switzerland ranked at No. 226
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Switzerland ranked at No. 33
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn Switzerland, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 28.6%7
1999/2003: 35.7%
1995/98: 35.3%
1989: 32.8%
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn Switzerland, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 10.3%7
1999/2003: 11.8%
1995/98: 13.8%
1989: 13.9%
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Switzerland is reported to be 

2017: 279,0008
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Switzerland is 

2017: 3.395
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Number of Registered FirearmsThe number of registered guns in Switzerland is reported to be 

2017: 791,7191 8
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Switzerland is 

2017: 9.615
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,9 but in Switzerland there are estimated to be between 1,540,1811 and 3,000,0004
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,9 but in Switzerland the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be between 18.70 and 36.425
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Switzerland are reported to have 324,48410 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Switzerland are reported to have 34,00011 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

23112
196
24813
222
23914
241
277
259
291
285
299
318
339
397
408
387
392
466
434
454
436 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

2.8412
2.43
3.10
2.80
3.04
3.10
3.60
3.40
3.86
3.81
4.01
4.29
4.59
5.40
5.58
5.32
5.41
6.46
6.03
6.32
6.09
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Switzerland, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

21712
187
22913
211
214
225
259
246
272
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

5.4213
4.71
5.81
5.41
5.54
5.89
6.85
6.58
7.37
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Switzerland, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

1412
9
1913
11
25
16
18
13
19
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.3413
0.22
0.47
0.27
0.63
0.41
0.46
0.34
0.50
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual homicides by any means total 

5015
45
45
5715 12
41
5713
45
46
52
5116 17 18 19 20
5421 19 20
51
6022 19 20
75
7923 19 20
73
8624 19 20
8619 20
69
8920
76
87
83
82 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6015
0.55
0.5525
0.70
0.51
0.71
0.57
0.59
0.67
0.66
0.71
0.68
0.80
1.01
1.07
0.99
1.17
1.219 20
1.0
1.220
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3226
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual male homicides by any means total 

2027
2613
12
18
23
20
19
26
23
22
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4827
0.6513
0.30
0.46
0.59
0.52
0.50
0.69
0.62
0.60
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual female homicides by any means total 

2527
2113
21
27
18
23
20
27
20
23
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5927
0.5113
0.51
0.67
0.45
0.58
0.51
0.69
0.52
0.60
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual firearm homicides total 

1315
14
16
1813
7
16
14
16
11
21
1628
15
14
23
25
20
31
40
17
32
27
60
41
27 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1615
0.17
0.20
0.2213
0.09
0.20
0.18
0.20
0.14
0.27
0.21
0.20
0.19
0.31
0.47
0.27
0.42
0.55
0.24
0.45
0.38
0.85
0.58
0.38
0.5829
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Switzerland, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

29%30
48%19
25%
47%
72.2%20
64.4%
79.1%
54.7%
58.0%
80.9%
86.8%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Switzerland, annual male firearm homicides total 

725
9
8
2
8
8
11
4
10
11
5
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2025
0.20
0.20
0
0.18
0.20
0.30
0.13
0.26
0.29
0.14
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Switzerland, annual female firearm homicides total 

725
7
9
5
10
5
11
9
11
5
10
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2025
0.20
0.1913
0.10
0.22
0.10
0.30
0.15
0.28
0.13
0.26
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Handgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual handgun homicides total 

228
1
4
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
3
9 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0228
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.13
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Long Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual long gun homicides total 

128
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0128
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
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Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual gun homicides (other) total 

1328
13
11
10
19
14
12
12
22
32
19
27
39
16
30
24
54
30
25 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.1628
0.16
0.14
0.13
0.25
0.18
0.16
0.16
0.30
0.43
0.26
0.37
0.54
0.22
0.42
0.34
0.76
0.42
0.36
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual suicides by any means total 

1,07112
1,028
1,07013
1,037
1,03431
1,004
1,105
1,313
1,360
1,31232
1,304
1,292
1,280
1,451
1,331
1,378
1,297
1,371
1,341
1,431
1,419 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

13.1913
12.75
13.38
13.08
13.17
12.92
14.36
17.25
18.06
17.54
17.51
17.42
17.33
19.75
18.20
18.94
17.91
19.00
18.62
19.915 33
19.815
21.2834
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual male suicides by any means total 

79212
754
78613
752
757
723
827
861
920
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

19.7813
18.98
19.95
19.27
19.59
18.91
21.86
23.03
24.91
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual female suicides by any means total 

27912
274
28413
285
277
281
278
452
440
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.7813
6.70
7
7.09
6.95
7.12
7.11
11.67
11.47
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual firearm suicides total 

21112
187
22235
205
21031 35
222
253
23932 35
264
259
262
271
300
351
349
351
346
413
358
397
392 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.6013
2.32
2.78
2.59
2.68
2.86
3.29
3.14
3.51
3.46
3.52
3.65
4.06
4.78
4.77
4.82
4.78
5.725 35 33
4.975 35
5.52
5.47
5.6136
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Switzerland, annual male firearm suicides total 

20512
182
21313
200
194
213
246
231
257
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

5.1213
4.58
5.41
5.12
5.02
5.57
6.50
6.18
6.96
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Switzerland, annual female firearm suicides total 

612
5
913
5
16
9
7
8
7
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1513
0.12
0.22
0.12
0.40
0.23
0.18
0.21
0.18
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Handgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual handgun suicides total 

3035
34
40
30
25
44
34
29
25
19
22
32
28
15
26
40
22
44
39 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3735
0.43
0.51
0.38
0.32
0.58
0.45
0.39
0.34
0.26
0.30
0.44
0.39
0.21
0.36
0.56
0.31
0.62
0.55
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Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, the number of long gun suicides is 

1635
16
21
19
18
20
21
15
21
18
26
29
23
22
26
40
26
46
47 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2035
0.20
0.27
0.24
0.23
0.26
0.28
0.20
0.28
0.24
0.35
0.40
0.32
0.31
0.36
0.56
0.37
0.65
0.67
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Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual gun suicides (other) total 

17635
155
149
173
210
175
209
215
216
234
252
290
299
315
294
332
310
307
306 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

2.1835
1.94
1.88
2.21
2.71
2.29
2.77
2.87
2.90
3.17
3.43
3.97
4.12
4.37
4.10
4.66
4.37
4.34
4.35
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

012
1
337
1
5
1
1
1
4
2
1
6
3
1
4
3
2
1037 33
6
7
10 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0012
0.0113
0.04
0.01
0.06
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.03
0.01
0.08
0.04
0.01
0.06
0.04
0.03
0.1437 33
0.08
0.10
0.1437 38
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Switzerland, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

012
1
313
1
5
1
1
1
4
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0313
0.08
0.03
0.13
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.11
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Switzerland, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

012
0
013
0
0
0
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

137
1
2
1
1
1
1
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0137
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

137
1
1
1
2
1
2 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0137
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.03
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

237
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
2
1
10
6
6
8 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0237
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.04
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.14
0.08
0.08
0.11
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

212
1
739
2
8
7
2
3
8
10
13
6
16
14
15
16
12
16
10
9
7 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0213
0.01
0.09
0.03
0.10
0.09
0.03
0.04
0.11
0.13
0.17
0.08
0.22
0.19
0.21
0.22
0.17
0.22
0.14
0.13
0.10
0.0740
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Switzerland, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

212
1
613
2
8
6
2
3
6
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0513
0.15
0.05
0.21
0.16
0.05
0.08
0.16
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Switzerland, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

012
0
113
0
0
1
2
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0213
0.03
0.05
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

139
1
1
1
1
2
1 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0139
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.01
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

139
1 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0139
0.01
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

639
2
8
6
2
3
7
10
13
6
15
14
14
16
11
14
9
8
7 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0739
0.03
0.10
0.08
0.03
0.04
0.09
0.13
0.17
0.08
0.20
0.19
0.19
0.22
0.15
0.20
0.13
0.11
0.10
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.In Switzerland, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

113
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Switzerland, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0113
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesIn Switzerland, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

113
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0313
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Non-fatal Gun InjuriesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Switzerland, the annual number of non-fatal firearm injuries is 

1141
13
1042 
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Rate of Non-fatal Gun Injury per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of non-fatal firearm injury per 100,000 population is 

0.145
0.17
0.13

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Switzerland, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence43 44 45
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Switzerland was ranked 'medium'46

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Firearm ExportsIn Switzerland, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law47 48 49 50
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Switzerland is reported by manufacturers to be 

2018: 14,29451
2017: 9,336
2016: 10,371
2015: 7,877
2014: 1,47552
2013: 1,316
2012: 2,449
2010: 2,297
2009: 1,807
2008: 2,149
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Switzerland is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 103,000,00053
2015: 302,741,60954
2014: 270,883,595
2013: 348,131,113
2012: 395,390,84354 55 56
2011: 255,181,25257
2010: 215 ,000,00058
2001: 48,000,00055 59 60
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Switzerland was categorized as 'major'61 62 63 60 64
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Firearm ImportsIn Switzerland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law65 66 47 67 68 48 49
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Switzerland is reported to be 

2018: 14,56151
2017: 22,932
2016: 33,028
2015: 17,548
2014: 2,72252
2009: 271
2008: 632
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Switzerland is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 61,000,00069
2015: 54,700,98054
2014: 57,392,634
2013: 49,061,065
2012: 47,481,51954 70 71
2011: 85,884,33657 72
2010: 53,000,00073
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Switzerland is low74
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Switzerland, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law75 76
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Switzerland include48 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Switzerland scored 

2019: 21.2577
2018: 21.7578
2016: 18.7579
2014: 20.0080
2013: 20.7581
2012: 21.0082
2011: 21.0083
2010: 21.0084
2009: 21.0085
2008: 14.0086
2007: 11.0087
2006: 11.0088
2005: 10.7589
2004: 10.2590 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Switzerland is categorised as restrictive91
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Switzerland includes the Federal Law on Arms, Arms Accessories and Ammunitions 199792 45 and the Ordinance on Arms, Arms Accessories and Ammunitions 200893
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Switzerland are regulated by the relevant cantonal authority94
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Switzerland, the right to private gun ownership is guaranteed by law,92 as limited by federal and cantonal regulation93
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Switzerland, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, non-service automatic firearms converted into semi-automatic firearms,95 incendiary or armour-piercing ammunition, and 'expansive projectiles for handguns'96
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Switzerland, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, though exceptional permits may be granted in certain cases95 97 98
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Switzerland, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence95 99
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Switzerland, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence100 99 30
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Switzerland,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law101 30
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Switzerland, some firearms may be owned without a licence,102 but in other cases only licensed gun owners103 101  may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Switzerland are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm for any purpose other than hunting, sport, and collection103 104 105 106
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Switzerland is 18 years103
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Switzerland must pass a background check which considers mental health, criminal and domestic violence103 107 105 106 30 records
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Reference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Switzerland, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required108
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Switzerland stipulates107 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Switzerland, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for a permit to carry a hidden handgun, but is not required109 110 for a firearm licence
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Switzerland, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every five years (license to carry)111
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Licensing RecordsIn Switzerland, authorities maintain a record99 112 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Switzerland are permitted to possess any number of firearms113 114
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Switzerland are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition113 114
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Switzerland, the law requires115 100 99 112 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Switzerland, licensed firearm dealers are required115 99 112 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Switzerland, licensed gun makers are required45 112 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Switzerland, State agencies are required115 116 100 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Switzerland, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited117 118 119 
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Switzerland, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful117 118 119
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn Switzerland, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to one firearm per licence (up to three firearms allowed with special authorisation)120 121 and only persons authorised to acquire a firearm may purchase ammunition for that particular firearm122
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn Switzerland, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined113 114
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Switzerland, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated113 114 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Switzerland include123 124  written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Switzerland include123 124 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Switzerland include116 125 126 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Switzerland include127 47 128 129 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Switzerland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, often subject to a valid licence, depending on the type of firearm109 110 30
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Switzerland, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed only with proof of genuine need and tangible danger, following mental health, criminal record and good character background checks, and after passing a police examination in firearm law and handgun safety109 103 30
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Gun Free ZonesIn Switzerland, private guns are prohibited in public areas that are not designated shooting zones95
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Switzerland, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm130 is up to three years in prison131

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeThe UNCCPCJ, a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council mandated to promote action to prevent national and transnational crime, lists132 Switzerland as an elected member
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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006133 by Switzerland.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified134 by Switzerland
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified135 by Switzerland
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Switzerland committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects136
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Switzerland against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 4137 138 139 140 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Switzerland has submitted one or more national reports141 142 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Switzerland, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated143 142
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Switzerland, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated143 144
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Switzerland submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent142 145
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated142 by Switzerland to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Switzerland has declared146 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Switzerland has been a Member State of the United Nations since 2002147
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists148 Switzerland as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,149 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual homicides by any means total 

5015
45
45
5715 12
41
5713
45
46
52
5116 17 18 19 20
5421 19 20
51
6022 19 20
75
7923 19 20
73
8624 19 20
8619 20
69
8920
76
87
83
82 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6015
0.55
0.5525
0.70
0.51
0.71
0.57
0.59
0.67
0.66
0.71
0.68
0.80
1.01
1.07
0.99
1.17
1.219 20
1.0
1.220
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3226
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual male homicides by any means total 

2027
2613
12
18
23
20
19
26
23
22
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.4827
0.6513
0.30
0.46
0.59
0.52
0.50
0.69
0.62
0.60
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, annual female homicides by any means total 

2527
2113
21
27
18
23
20
27
20
23
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.5927
0.5113
0.51
0.67
0.45
0.58
0.51
0.69
0.52
0.60
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Switzerland, annual firearm homicides total 

1315
14
16
1813
7
16
14
16
11
21
1628
15
14
23
25
20
31
40
17
32
27
60
41
27 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1615
0.17
0.20
0.2213
0.09
0.20
0.18
0.20
0.14
0.27
0.21
0.20
0.19
0.31
0.47
0.27
0.42
0.55
0.24
0.45
0.38
0.85
0.58
0.38
0.5829
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Switzerland, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

29%30
48%19
25%
47%
72.2%20
64.4%
79.1%
54.7%
58.0%
80.9%
86.8%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Switzerland, annual male firearm homicides total 

725
9
8
2
8
8
11
4
10
11
5
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2025
0.20
0.20
0
0.18
0.20
0.30
0.13
0.26
0.29
0.14
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Switzerland, annual female firearm homicides total 

725
7
9
5
10
5
11
9
11
5
10
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Switzerland, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2025
0.20
0.1913
0.10
0.22
0.10
0.30
0.15
0.28
0.13
0.26
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Switzerland, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
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DisarmamentAuthorities in Switzerland are known to have150 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation
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Small Arms DestroyedIn Switzerland, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

19,270150
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Switzerland, it is not state policy116 151 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Switzerland, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law152 153 154 155 156
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Firearm TracingIn Switzerland, state authorities carry out157 152 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Switzerland, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not113 114 recorded in a register
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Switzerland ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Switzerland on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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