Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Switzerland
Switzerland: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 18.71 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
18.71 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 941.5%
World rank
41st
of 186 countries
All-time high
46.38 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-18.17 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Switzerland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 18.71 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 941.5% on the previous year and up 405.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Switzerland peaked at 46.38 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -18.17 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Switzerland ranks 41st of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 20.03 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1973 | 32.54 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 1974 | 14.95 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 1975 | -15.7 % change on previous year | -205.0% |
| 1976 | -5.6 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1977 | 6.82 % change on previous year | -221.9% |
| 1978 | 46.38 % change on previous year | +579.7% |
| 1979 | 23.59 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 1980 | 21.46 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1981 | -15.04 % change on previous year | -170.1% |
| 1982 | -5.57 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 1983 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1984 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -169.8% |
| 1985 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1986 | 42.29 % change on previous year | +2716.2% |
| 1987 | 26.72 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1988 | 13.78 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1989 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1990 | 28.92 % change on previous year | +1772.9% |
| 1991 | -7.66 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 1992 | -9.21 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 1993 | -8.51 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 16.84 % change on previous year | -297.9% |
| 1995 | 16.63 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1996 | -5.12 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 1997 | -18.17 % change on previous year | +254.9% |
| 1998 | 7.25 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 1999 | -3.77 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 2000 | -6.89 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
| 2001 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -172.0% |
| 2002 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2003 | 14.63 % change on previous year | +330.7% |
| 2004 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 2005 | 13.74 % change on previous year | +204.9% |
| 2006 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2007 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2008 | 17.04 % change on previous year | +133.0% |
| 2009 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2010 | -0.8584 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 2011 | 30.02 % change on previous year | -3596.9% |
| 2012 | -9.51 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 2013 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 2014 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -349.4% |
| 2015 | -6.13 % change on previous year | -211.3% |
| 2016 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 2017 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +116.7% |
| 2018 | 5.25 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 2019 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2020 | 15.23 % change on previous year | +858.5% |
| 2021 | 0.0085 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 2022 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -39221.7% |
| 2023 | 15.84 % change on previous year | -579.0% |
| 2024 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 2025 | 18.71 % change on previous year | -941.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 % change on previous year | -15.7 % change on previous year | 46.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.59 % change on previous year | -15.04 % change on previous year | 42.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -18.17 % change on previous year | 28.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.93 % change on previous year | -6.89 % change on previous year | 17.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.85 % change on previous year | -9.51 % change on previous year | 30.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.38 % change on previous year | -3.31 % change on previous year | 18.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 42 Pakistan 18.56 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Switzerland?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Switzerland was 18.71 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 46.38 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.17 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Switzerland rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Switzerland ranks 41st out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 405.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.