Economic Growth in Switzerland
The Swiss economy recorded an average growth rate of 1.9% in the decade to 2022. In 2022, real GDP growth was 2.7%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Switzerland GDP Chart
Switzerland GDP Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 2.9 | 1.2 | -2.3 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
GDP (USD bn) | 725 | 722 | 741 | 812 | 819 |
GDP (EUR bn) | 615 | 645 | 650 | 687 | 779 |
GDP (CHF bn) | 710 | 717 | 696 | 742 | 782 |
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 3.6 | 1.1 | -3.0 | 6.7 | 5.3 |
Economic activity bounces back in Q3
Economic activity increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis in the third quarter, contrasting the 0.1% contraction logged in the second quarter and beating market expectations. The reading also contrasted the 0.1% contraction expected for the Euro area. On an annual basis, economic growth was stable at 0.4% in Q3.
Private consumption growth fell to 0.2% in Q3, marking the weakest expansion since Q1 2021 (Q2: +0.4% s.a. qoq) but still aided by low unemployment and inflation. Public spending rose 0.5% in Q3 (Q2: 0.0% s.a. qoq). Fixed investment fell at a more moderate pace of 0.7% in Q3, following the 2.6% decrease in the previous quarter. Exports of goods and services increased 1.7% on a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis in the third quarter, which contrasted the second quarter's 3.5% contraction. Strong exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, which are not very sensitive to the business cycle, likely provided support. In addition, imports of goods and services dropped at a slower pace of 3.6% in Q3 (Q2: -5.8% s.a. qoq).
Our Consensus is for a marginal quarter-on-quarter GDP expansion in Q4; the Swiss economy will continue to benefit from the strong domestic labor market, though soft external goods demand and a likely pullback in government spending will drag on momentum.
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