CHSwiss national churches reported fewer departures in 2025 compared to 2024, but the overall number of followers continued to decline. The Catholic Church saw 27,878 members leave, down from 2024, while the Reformed Protestant Church recorded 26,243 departures, also a decrease. Both denominations now have fewer followers than in previous years, with the Catholic Church having 2.68 million members and the Reformed Church 1.77 million in 2025. Baptisms and religious marriages have also declined, failing to offset losses due to deaths and departures. The report attributes Catholic departures partly to criticism over past handling of sexual abuse cases, though this issue has lost some public attention. For Protestants, declining interest and perceived irrelevance of the church play a role. Adult baptisms reached a record high among Catholics, but they remain statistically insignificant in reversing broader trends.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data and quotes from a report by the Swiss Institute of Pastoral Sociology without overtly favoring any side. It discusses factors influencing church membership declines, such as historical scandals and changing societal attitudes, but does not take a stance on these
