SwitzerlandSwitzerland, located in the region of Europe & Central Asia, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 9.1 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 78.1% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Monetary policy operates in neutral territory, balancing the official rate with the CPI. Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 8.9% more than it imports relative to its GDP.
Demographically, it faces the structural challenge of an aging workforce, with 20.4% over 65 years old. It stands out for high social cohesion, combining low levels of inequality (Gini: 33.8) with near full-employment figures, reducing country risk. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around -1.2%, limiting technological transfer. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $1076B), offering a shield against external shocks.
1.34%
0.31%
-1.03%
$1.04T
+1.30%
Data from 2025
0.2%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$114,769
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
4.9%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
22.3%
YEAR 2024
Active Population
9.1M
YEAR 2025
Population > 65 Years
20.4%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
33.8
YEAR 2022
Exports (% GDP)
78.1%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
69.1%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
-1.2%
YEAR 2025
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.04T | 1.30 | 0.15 | 4.87 | --- | 78.05 | 69.11 | -1.18 |
| 2024 | $969.92B | 1.39 | 1.06 | 4.34 | 22.28 | 71.20 | 59.15 | -11.18 |
| 2023 | $928.44B | 0.83 | 2.14 | 4.04 | 19.15 | 70.32 | 59.42 | -12.44 |
| 2022 | $858.48B | 3.53 | 2.84 | 4.12 | 16.97 | 74.96 | 61.27 | -1.45 |
| 2021 | $840.71B | 6.18 | 0.58 | 5.01 | 19.34 | 69.94 | 58.06 | -14.37 |
| 2020 | $756.10B | -2.26 | -0.73 | 4.82 | 20.46 | 63.57 | 57.88 | -31.55 |
| 2019 | $736.38B | 1.12 | 0.36 | 4.39 | 18.57 | 66.15 | 56.87 | 3.04 |
| 2018 | $740.77B | 3.33 | 0.94 | 4.71 | 18.29 | 66.74 | 56.76 | -21.84 |
| 2017 | $706.66B | 1.42 | 0.53 | 4.80 | 19.96 | 65.64 | 57.31 | 20.77 |
| 2016 | $698.61B | 1.91 | -0.43 | 4.92 | 19.08 | 66.24 | 56.70 | 24.46 |