Share of service in total exports in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share of service in total exports was 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
617.29 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 23.0%
World rank
12th
of 198 countries
All-time high
617.29 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
20.99 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Share of service in total exports in Switzerland, 1977–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of service in total exports in Switzerland is 617.29 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
The figure is up 23.0% on the previous year and up 93.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in Switzerland peaked at 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 20.99 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Switzerland 12th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 20.99 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 28.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.4% |
| 1979 | 33.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 41.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1981 | 40.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 36.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 34.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 36.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 37.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 48.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1987 | 55.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1988 | 63.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 66.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 78.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 74.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 80.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 75.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 83.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 98.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1996 | 96.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 96.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 94.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 92.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 95.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 96.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 102.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 118.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 145.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 156.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 176.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 212.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 261.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 226.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 291.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.5% |
| 2011 | 362.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 345.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 386.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 345.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 318.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 333.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 336.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 355.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 351.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 361.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 448.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2022 | 488.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 481.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 502.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 12.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 12.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 33.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 46.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 66.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 74.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 98.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 159.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 95.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 261.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 342.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 291.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 386.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 483.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 361.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 9 Italy 655.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Singapore 651.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 Hong Kong 631.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 554.75 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 United Kingdom 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 India 449.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in Switzerland?
- Share of service in total exports in Switzerland was 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of service in total exports recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Switzerland rank for share of service in total exports?
- Switzerland ranks 12th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of service in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.