Gross domestic product (GDP) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
34th
of 184 countries
All-time high
799.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2022
All-time low
83.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Switzerland, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland is 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland peaked at 799.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 83.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.
That places Switzerland 34th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 83.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1951 | 90.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.7% |
| 1952 | 90.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 94.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.0% |
| 1954 | 100.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1955 | 107.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1956 | 115.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1957 | 119.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 116.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.2% |
| 1959 | 124.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 1960 | 134.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 1961 | 145.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 152.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1963 | 159.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 168.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 1965 | 173.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 177.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 183.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 190.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 201.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 213.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 222.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 229.78 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 236.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 240.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 220.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.4% |
| 1976 | 218.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 222.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 226.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 233.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 244.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 245.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 243.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 245.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 249.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 256.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 270.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 276.25 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 281.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 293.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 309.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 305.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 308.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 313.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 321.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 326.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 331.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 343.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 353.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 360.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 367.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 368.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 371.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 376.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 388.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 416.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 442.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 486.78 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 527.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 522.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 542.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 619.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 639.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 636.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 651.25 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 654.67 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 669.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 688.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 694.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 727.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 715.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 770.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 799.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for high income countries, which is 277.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 314.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 104.45 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 83.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 124.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 168.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 134.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 201.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 226.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 213.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 240.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 260.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 243.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 293.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 327.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 305.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 360.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 426.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 367.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 527.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 652.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 542.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 727.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 771.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 715.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 799.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 31 Malaysia 1.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 32 Colombia 915.37 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 33 United Arab Emirates 812.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 35 South Africa 797.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 36 Kazakhstan 697.15 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 37 Ireland 688.78 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland was 797.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 799.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.51 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
- How does Switzerland rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Switzerland ranks 34th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.