Source and date: Federal Statistical Office (BFS), press release of 10.9.2026, reference date 1 June 2026.
The vacancy rate shows how many flats were empty on the reference date and offered for rent or sale, relative to the total housing stock. The lower it is, the less choice you have in the flat search.
The figures for all of Switzerland
- On 1 June 2026, 45'493 vacant flats were counted in Switzerland. That is 0.93 percent of the total housing stock, after 1.00 percent the year before.
- The number of vacant flats fell by 2'962 year on year.
- 34'690 unoccupied flats were offered for rent, 2'504 fewer than the year before (minus 6.7 percent).
- The highest values were in the cantons of Jura (3.35 percent) and Solothurn (1.91 percent).
And in the cities where Wohnify searches?
The cities and cantons are in part far below the Swiss average. The figures from the respective statistics offices, all with the reference date 1 June 2026:
What follows for your search
This is our assessment, not a guarantee: the figures apply to all flats on the market, not only cooperative flats. Where little is available, it helps to see a suitable listing early and to have your file ready. Cooperatives often advertise their flats on their own website. Wohnify checks these pages about every 30 minutes and reports new listings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vacancy rate in Switzerland in 2026?
0.93 percent on 1 June 2026, after 1.00 percent the year before (Federal Statistical Office).
How many flats were vacant in Switzerland?
45'493 on 1 June 2026. 34'690 of them were offered for rent.
Does the figure also apply to cooperative flats?
The statistic counts all vacant flats, without distinguishing by landlord.
Sources
Sources as of October 2026. Rules and amounts change; the cooperative's own information is binding.
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