Health · Mental Health · 7 hrs ago
More than 2 million people in Switzerland show signs of smartphone dependence
A survey of 1,027 people aged 16 to 74 found that more than 2 million people in Switzerland show clear signs of smartphone dependence.
The survey, commissioned by price-comparison portal Comparis, was conducted in September 2026 by research firm Innofact.
It describes nomophobia as fear or discomfort at being without a phone or mobile connection; a further 7% showed pronounced signs.
People aged 16 to 35 were most affected, with nearly half showing clear signs.
Clear signs were reported by 37% of French-speaking Swiss respondents, compared with 28% in German-speaking Switzerland.
The most common sign was repeatedly checking the phone to avoid missing messages or calls, reported by half of those surveyed; stress without the phone and nervousness at low battery were also common.
A study found that nearly one-third of people in Switzerland show clear signs of smartphone dependence, amounting to more than two million people.
A further 7 percent show pronounced signs of nomophobia, the fear or discomfort of being without a smartphone or mobile connection.
People aged 16 to 35 are most affected, with nearly half showing clear signs.
The study found clear signs among 37 percent of people in French-speaking Switzerland and 28 percent in German-speaking Switzerland.
The survey was conducted by Innofact for Comparis in September 2026 among 1,027 people aged 16 to 74.
- Who
- More than two million people in Switzerland show clear signs of smartphone dependence.
- What
- A study found widespread signs of smartphone dependence and nomophobia.
- When
- The survey was conducted in September 2026.
- Where
- Switzerland.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Innofact surveyed 1,027 people aged 16 to 74 in all regions of Switzerland for Comparis.
Watson published the study’s findings on signs of smartphone dependence in Switzerland.
- People with clear signs
- Nearly one-third of people in Switzerland; more than 2 million
- Pronounced signs
- 7 percent show pronounced signs of nomophobia
- Most affected age group
- People aged 16 to 35
- French-speaking Switzerland
- 37 percent show clear signs
- German-speaking Switzerland
- 28 percent show clear signs
- Survey
- 1,027 people aged 16 to 74; September 2026