Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland
Switzerland: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 1.60 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.60 trillion US dollar
Change on year
up 10.3%
World rank
11th
of 158 countries
All-time high
1.61 trillion US dollar
in 2020
All-time low
14.22 billion US dollar
in 1984
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland, 1983–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland stood at 1.60 trillion US dollar.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland peaked at 1.61 trillion US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.22 billion US dollar, in 1984.
Switzerland ranks 11th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 14.66 billion US dollar | — |
| 1984 | 14.22 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 20.57 billion US dollar | +44.6% |
| 1986 | 28.35 billion US dollar | +37.8% |
| 1987 | 37.51 billion US dollar | +32.3% |
| 1988 | 40.25 billion US dollar | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 47.20 billion US dollar | +17.3% |
| 1990 | 56.32 billion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 65.72 billion US dollar | +16.7% |
| 1992 | 62.95 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 76.57 billion US dollar | +21.7% |
| 1994 | 95.64 billion US dollar | +24.9% |
| 1995 | 123.01 billion US dollar | +28.6% |
| 1996 | 127.73 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 146.05 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 163.68 billion US dollar | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 166.92 billion US dollar | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 206.27 billion US dollar | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 226.00 billion US dollar | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 263.97 billion US dollar | +16.8% |
| 2003 | 312.49 billion US dollar | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 378.87 billion US dollar | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 411.53 billion US dollar | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 519.10 billion US dollar | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 624.13 billion US dollar | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 668.91 billion US dollar | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 809.95 billion US dollar | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 988.88 billion US dollar | +22.1% |
| 2011 | 1.03 trillion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 1.11 trillion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 1.10 trillion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 968.11 billion US dollar | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 1.06 trillion US dollar | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 1.23 trillion US dollar | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 1.35 trillion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 1.38 trillion US dollar | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.43 trillion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 1.61 trillion US dollar | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 1.50 trillion US dollar | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 1.41 trillion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 1.51 trillion US dollar | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 1.45 trillion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 1.60 trillion US dollar | +10.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1.60 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 27.2× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1.60 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 51.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 28.97 billion US dollar | 14.22 billion US dollar | 47.20 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 1990s | 108.46 billion US dollar | 56.32 billion US dollar | 166.92 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 442.12 billion US dollar | 206.27 billion US dollar | 809.95 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 trillion US dollar | 968.11 billion US dollar | 1.43 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 trillion US dollar | 1.41 trillion US dollar | 1.61 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6894 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.32 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,784 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 88.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0118 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Switzerland was 1.60 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 trillion US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.22 billion US dollar in 1984.
- How does Switzerland rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Switzerland ranks 11th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.