Latest reading: Inflation inched up to 0.2% in July, slightly above June’s 0.1% and market expectations of 0.1%. Prices rose...
Inflation in Switzerland
Consumer price inflation in Switzerland averaged 0.6% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the regional average of %. The 2024 average figure was 1.1%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Switzerland Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Switzerland from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Switzerland Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -0.7 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.8 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
Inflation remains minimal in July
Latest reading: Inflation inched up to 0.2% in July, slightly above June’s 0.1% and market expectations of 0.1%. Prices rose in restaurants and hotels, clothing and footwear, housing and energy, communication, and recreation and culture. In contrast, they fell for food, transport, furnishing, and healthcare. Annual average inflation fell to 0.4% in July (June: 0.5%). Meanwhile, core inflation ticked up to 0.8% in July from the previous month's 0.6%. Finally, consumer prices fell 0.04% over the previous month in July, swinging from the 0.18% rise recorded in June. July's result marked the weakest reading since January.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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