Terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland
Switzerland: Terms of trade adjustment was 2.32 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.32 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 80.9%
World rank
70th
of 178 countries
All-time high
37.63 billion constant LCU
in 2015
All-time low
-18.34 billion constant LCU
in 1985
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland is 2.32 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 80.9% on the previous year and down 93.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland peaked at 37.63 billion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, -18.34 billion constant LCU, in 1985.
Switzerland ranks 70th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -10.28 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | -9.09 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 1972 | -7.68 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 1973 | -9.75 billion constant LCU | +27.0% |
| 1974 | -13.09 billion constant LCU | +34.3% |
| 1975 | -8.36 billion constant LCU | -36.2% |
| 1976 | -5.72 billion constant LCU | -31.6% |
| 1977 | -9.39 billion constant LCU | +64.3% |
| 1978 | -3.48 billion constant LCU | -63.0% |
| 1979 | -7.92 billion constant LCU | +127.8% |
| 1980 | -13.91 billion constant LCU | +75.6% |
| 1981 | -17.27 billion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 1982 | -12.22 billion constant LCU | -29.2% |
| 1983 | -11.65 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1984 | -14.00 billion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 1985 | -18.34 billion constant LCU | +31.0% |
| 1986 | -10.82 billion constant LCU | -41.0% |
| 1987 | -7.33 billion constant LCU | -32.3% |
| 1988 | -10.87 billion constant LCU | +48.3% |
| 1989 | -9.90 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 1990 | -7.55 billion constant LCU | -23.8% |
| 1991 | -5.11 billion constant LCU | -32.2% |
| 1992 | -4.80 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 299.44 million constant LCU | -106.2% |
| 1994 | 6.30 billion constant LCU | +2004.3% |
| 1995 | 11.14 billion constant LCU | +76.8% |
| 1996 | 10.10 billion constant LCU | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 8.78 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 12.76 billion constant LCU | +45.3% |
| 1999 | 15.47 billion constant LCU | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 12.64 billion constant LCU | -18.3% |
| 2001 | 13.83 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 19.99 billion constant LCU | +44.6% |
| 2003 | 24.18 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2004 | 24.60 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 24.26 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 22.85 billion constant LCU | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 22.42 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 19.74 billion constant LCU | -11.9% |
| 2009 | 23.22 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 28.44 billion constant LCU | +22.5% |
| 2011 | 32.59 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 32.50 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 34.11 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 31.08 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 37.63 billion constant LCU | +21.1% |
| 2016 | 27.23 billion constant LCU | -27.6% |
| 2017 | 18.84 billion constant LCU | -30.8% |
| 2018 | 17.11 billion constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 15.90 billion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 7.50 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2022 | 12.31 billion constant LCU | +64.0% |
| 2023 | 8.69 billion constant LCU | -29.4% |
| 2024 | 12.16 billion constant LCU | +40.0% |
| 2025 | 2.32 billion constant LCU | -80.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -8.47 billion constant LCU | -13.09 billion constant LCU | -3.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -12.63 billion constant LCU | -18.34 billion constant LCU | -7.33 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.74 billion constant LCU | -7.55 billion constant LCU | 15.47 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.77 billion constant LCU | 12.64 billion constant LCU | 24.60 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.54 billion constant LCU | 15.90 billion constant LCU | 37.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.16 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 12.31 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 62,376 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 0.2877 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 7.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9739 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 111,777 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 1.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8097 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 92,926 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Switzerland was 2.32 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 37.63 billion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.34 billion constant LCU in 1985.
- How does Switzerland rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Switzerland ranks 70th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.