Swiss Confederation

Analyst Library· Aug 2026

BernEuropeGerman, French, ItalianSwiss Franc (CHF)

Official Data — Live Indicators

GDP Growth (annual %)

1.3

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Inflation (CPI, % annual)

0.15

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Unemployment Rate (%)

4.87

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Total Population

9.1M

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

GDP per Capita (US$)

114,769.01

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Inflation (CPI, % y/y — monthly)

0.06

% y/y inflation (CPI) · 2025-12

OECD Data

10Y Government Bond Yield (%)

0.47

% p.a. (10Y government bond yield) · 2026-08

OECD Data

Fetched from official statistical APIs (World Bank, OECD) — no AI estimation.

Overview

Switzerland is a federal republic in Western Europe, known for its mountains (Alps, Jura), diverse culture, and long-standing policy of armed neutrality. It is a highly developed country with a strong economy, recognized globally for its financial services, high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and precision instruments. Switzerland plays a significant role in international diplomacy and humanitarian efforts, hosting numerous international organizations, despite not being a member of the European Union. Its unique political system, characterized by direct democracy and federalism, contributes to its stability and prosperity.

Economy

gdp nominal

923 billion EUR

gdp ppp

$890 billion (2023 est.)

gdp rank

gdp per capita

102319 EUR

gdp growth rate

1.4% (2025); 1.39% (2024)

inflation rate

0.15% (2025); 1.06% (2024)

unemployment rate

2.8% (2025 average)

debt to gdp

41.8% (2023 est.)

fiscal deficit

0.4% of GDP (2023 est.)

major industries

Financial services, Chemicals and pharmaceuticals, Machinery and electronics, Watches and precision instruments, Tourism, Agriculture

top exports

Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Watches, Machinery and electronics, Precious metals

top imports

Chemicals, Machinery and transport equipment, Vehicles, Precious metals and stones, Agricultural products

Demographics

population

8967407

population rank

101

population growth rate

0.51%

median age

42.9 years

urbanization rate

74.4%

life expectancy

83.8 years (2023 est.)

fertility rate

1.44 births per woman

literacy rate

99%

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age distribution

0 14: 15.0% · 15 64: 67.0% · 65 plus: 18.0%

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