Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Switzerland
Switzerland: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.4% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Switzerland, 1885–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by continent of destination in Switzerland is 0.4%, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Switzerland peaked at 0.8% in 1926 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1887.
Switzerland ranks 31st of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 5 |
| 1890s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 8.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 93,328 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 18.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 848.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 93,328 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.8314 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -20.61 billion current LCU (2023)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -22.93 billion current US$ (2023)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 22.62 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Switzerland?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Switzerland was 0.4% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8% in 1926.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1887.
- How does Switzerland rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Switzerland ranks 31st out of 191 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.