SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Switzerland, 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.

CAPITAL: Bern
REGION: Europe & Central Asia

Monetary Policy Rate

1.34%

Actual (Live)

10-Year Bond Yield

0.31%

10Y Govt Bond

Spread

-1.03%

Risk / Cost

GDP Evolution (10 years)

$1.04T

+1.30%

Data from 2025

Historical Inflation (CPI)

0.2%

Price Volatility

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

Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)

Population > 65 Years

20.4%

YEAR 2025

Gini Index

33.8

YEAR 2022

Exports (% GDP)

78.1%

YEAR 2025

Imports (% GDP)

69.1%

YEAR 2025

FDI (% GDP)

-1.2%

YEAR 2025

View Raw History (Structured Data)
YearGDP (USD)Growth (%)Inflation (%)Unemployment (%)Debt/GDP (%)Exports (%GDP)Imports (%GDP)FDI (%GDP)
2025$1.04T1.300.154.87---78.0569.11-1.18
2024$969.92B1.391.064.3422.2871.2059.15-11.18
2023$928.44B0.832.144.0419.1570.3259.42-12.44
2022$858.48B3.532.844.1216.9774.9661.27-1.45
2021$840.71B6.180.585.0119.3469.9458.06-14.37
2020$756.10B-2.26-0.734.8220.4663.5757.88-31.55
2019$736.38B1.120.364.3918.5766.1556.873.04
2018$740.77B3.330.944.7118.2966.7456.76-21.84
2017$706.66B1.420.534.8019.9665.6457.3120.77
2016$698.61B1.91-0.434.9219.0866.2456.7024.46

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