The .ch domain market in figures
Monthly evolution of the Swiss domain name stock according to SWITCH.
Dati aggiornati a maggio 2026
Monthly stock evolution
Detail of the last 24 months
| Month | Active domains | Δ Stock | Creations | Deletions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 614 611 | +9 949 | — | — |
| 2026-04 | 2 604 662 | +9 807 | — | — |
| 2026-03 | 2 594 855 | +7 225 | — | — |
| 2026-02 | 2 587 630 | +4 456 | — | — |
| 2026-01 | 2 583 174 | +2 884 | — | — |
| 2025-12 | 2 580 290 | +2 933 | — | — |
| 2025-11 | 2 577 357 | +1 623 | — | — |
| 2025-10 | 2 575 734 | +2 192 | — | — |
| 2025-09 | 2 573 542 | +2 840 | — | — |
| 2025-08 | 2 570 702 | -638 | — | — |
| 2025-07 | 2 571 340 | +1 127 | — | — |
| 2025-06 | 2 570 213 | -1 608 | — | — |
| 2025-05 | 2 571 821 | +1 401 | — | — |
| 2025-04 | 2 570 420 | +2 097 | — | — |
| 2025-03 | 2 568 323 | -113 | — | — |
| 2025-02 | 2 568 436 | -959 | — | — |
| 2025-01 | 2 569 395 | -2 576 | — | — |
| 2024-12 | 2 571 971 | +232 | — | — |
| 2024-11 | 2 571 739 | +1 642 | — | — |
| 2024-10 | 2 570 097 | +780 | — | — |
| 2024-09 | 2 569 317 | +355 | — | — |
| 2024-08 | 2 568 962 | -4 597 | — | — |
| 2024-07 | 2 573 559 | +295 | — | — |
| 2024-06 | 2 573 264 | +2 529 | — | — |
How has the .ch stock evolved?
.ch has experienced slow but steady growth since 1999, from 163,587 domains to over 2.6 million today. The per-capita density is among the highest in Europe.
SWITCH does not publish creations/deletions detail separately. The displayed variations are calculated as deltas between two consecutive months (stock[n] - stock[n-1]).
The Swiss market is regulated: to register a .ch you must either reside in Switzerland or use a local accredited registrar. This policy limits cybersquatting and ensures stock quality.
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Is the .ch stock growing?
Yes, .ch has experienced slow but constant growth since 1999. The market is mature and growth reflects overall economic activity.
Why is the snapshot taken on the 15th of each month?
SWITCH chose this historic date to stabilise month-to-month comparisons. Intra-month fluctuations (daily creations/deletions) are smoothed out.
Is .li included in these figures?
No, these figures cover only .ch (Switzerland). .li (Liechtenstein) is managed by the same SWITCH registry but has its own statistics (much smaller stock, ~75,000 domains).
What is the historic peak of .ch?
The .ch stock continues to grow; the current peak corresponds to the latest published month.