New FSO web presence

The FSO’s new web presence improves access to its data and statistics and supports a wider range of uses to reflect how they are used today. From the end of October 2026, the FSO will provide information through two dedicated platforms: the official FSO website and the Statistics Switzerland portal. A new navigation, along with improved search and filtering options, will make it easier to find and access information and statistical resources.

Two websites for different needs ‒ finding your way around

The official website provides information about the Federal Statistical Office, its responsibilities and services. Find out who we are, how we work and why our services matter. Access the latest news, contact details and services.

The Swiss Statistics portal provides reliable statistical information and data on Switzerland, organised by topic to help you understand and interpret the results.

What are the improvements?

• Easy to navigate: A new navigation, clearly structured content and consistent presentation make it easier to find your way around and get directly to the information you need.
• Easy to search: A revised catalogue and new filters provide easy access to publications, tables, datasets and other statistical content.
• Easy to use: Improved usability and readability make the websites easier to use on different devices to meet different needs.

What happens to the existing content and links?

• Existing publications, tables, datasets and other statistical resources will remain available after the migration.
• Some content from the previous website has been revised, standardised, consolidated or restructured. As a result, you may find it in a different location on the new platforms.
• Wherever possible, existing links will redirect to the corresponding content on the new platforms. We recommend that you check and update any frequently used links and bookmarks after the migration.

Questions about the migration?

Key information about what is changing, where to find content on the new platforms, and what to keep in mind during the migration.

Before the migration

• Why is the FSO redesigning its web presence?

  The Federal Administration is introducing a new standardised service and content management system for its web content. The FSO website will also move to this standardised service. The FSO is using this necessary change of platform as an opportunity to develop its web presence to better meet users’ needs.

  Previous user surveys and analyses identified areas for improvement, particularly in searchability, navigation, discoverability and accessibility. These findings were supplemented and confirmed during the project through recent user research involving various target groups. The redesign aims to make information easier to find, understand and navigate to.

  The FSO is using the Federal Administration’s new standardised service for its official website. The Statistics Switzerland portal uses a separate solution that can be developed independently to meet the specific requirements of providing statistical information.

• What will change about the FSO’s web presence?

  The FSO’s web presence now makes use of two dedicated platforms: The official Federal Statistical Office website and the Statistics Switzerland portal.

  The new platforms have been designed with users’ needs in mind. New navigation, fewer subpages, more clearly structured pages and improved search and filtering options make it easier to find your way around and access the information you need.

• Why are there now two platforms?

  The FSO’s previous web presence has been restructured to better meet distinct needs. Separating it into two platforms allows each to be more clearly tailored to different target groups as well as to specific content and technical requirements.

  The official FSO website provides information about the FSO, its mission and services. The Statistics Switzerland portal provides statistical information and is designed for that purpose.

  The aim is to make it easier for both people and digital tools to find and access the information and statistical resources they need.

• What does the FSO aim to achieve through this new web presence?

  Our democracy depends on a shared foundation of transparent and reliable information. As AI increasingly provides answers, it is more important than ever to ensure that the data behind those answers remains visible and verifiable. As Swiss Data Steward, the FSO helps ensure that official data is trustworthy and accessible to everyone.

  Through its new web presence, the FSO making reliable statistical information more accessible ‒ for people and, increasingly, for AI and other digital tools. Improved search, navigation and content structures, together with clearer and more consistent presentation, make this information easier to find and use.

  At the same time, the new web presence allows the FSO to continue developing its digital services and respond to changes in the way information is accessed.

• Which content will I find on which website?

  The official Federal Statistical Office website provides information about the FSO, its mission and services.

  The Statistics Switzerland portal provides reliable statistical information and data about Switzerland, organised by topic and presented in a way that lets you observe developments, make connections and understand statistical results in context.

• When will the new websites go live

  The two new platforms will be accessible from 29 October 2026.

• In which languages are the new platforms available?

  At launch, the FSO website and the Swiss Statistics Portal will be available in German and French. Some content will already be available in Italian and English. We are preparing the full versions in these languages.

  If you follow a link to our previous website and the corresponding page is not yet available in your preferred language, you will see an information page. From there, you can choose between the FSO website and the Swiss Statistics Portal, each available in German and French.

• What will happen to the existing bfs.admin.ch website?

  Existing content will now be available on two dedicated platforms.

  At www.bfs.admin.ch you will find the official website of the Federal Statical Office, which provides information about the federal office, its mission and it services.

  At www.statistik.admin.ch you will find the Swiss Statistics portal, which presents reliable statistical information and data on Switzerland.

• Will I still be able to access existing data, statistics and publications (via the catalogue search)?

  Yes, you will still be able to find existing publications, tables, datasets and other statistical resources using the catalogue search.

  As part of the redesign, some content from the previous website has been revised, standardised, consolidated or restructured. As a result, you may find it in a different location on the new platforms.

  In future, you will find reliable data and statistics on Switzerland on the Swiss Statistics portal. Use the catalogue on this website to find publications and other statistical resources, with additional filters to refine your search.

• Will the asset database (API) remain in place?

  Yes. The asset database and the associated API will remain in place and can still be used. The API provides access to statistical information in the form of data and documents, as well as to the Federal Statistical Office’s information packages.

• Do I need to do anything ahead of the migration?

  No. If you regularly visit or have bookmarked certain pages on the FSO website, we recommend that you check the links still work after the migration.

During the migration from 28–29 October 2026

• Will the migration result in disruptions?

  While we move to the new website, you may experience occasional disruptions or limited access to some webpages, content and services.

• What can I do if a website or some content is unavailable during the migration?

  Try to access the page again later. If any content or services remain unavailable after the migration, you can inform us at info@bfs.admin.ch.

After the migration

• Will existing links still work?

  Existing URLs should now point to the same content on the new platforms. Redirected links will be monitored on an ongoing basis following the migration and new redirects will be added or adjusted as necessary.

  If an existing link does not redirect to the content you are looking for, please use the search function or navigation on the official Federal Statistical Office website or on the Swiss Statistics portal.

• Will I have to change my bookmarks?

  Because the URLs of a small number of webpages may change, we recommend that you check and update any frequently used links and bookmarks after the migration.

• What if I can't find previously available content?

  Some content has been revised, merged or reorganised and may not be where it used to be.

  Please search for or navigate to this content on the official Federal Statistical Office website and the Statistics Switzerland portal. If you still cannot find the content you are looking for, contact info@bfs.admin.ch for assistance.

• How will I find what I need on the new platforms?

  The two platforms make it easier to navigate to the various sources of information and services provided by the FSO. The improved navigation, search and filtering options, together with a revised catalogue, will make it easier to find what you are looking for.