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Switzerland Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Switzerland was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Switzerland Interest Rate averaged 1.3 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.5 Percent in June of 2000 and a record low of 0.0 Percent in August of 2011. In Switzerland, interest rates decisions are taken by the Swiss National Bank. The official interest rate is the three-month Swiss franc Libor. The SNB regulates the three-month Libor indirectly through its main financing and liquidity-absorbing operations, which comprise short-term repo transactions. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Interest Rate.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Imports

Imports in Switzerland increased to 15734.30 Million CHF in March of 2013 from 14899.60 Million CHF in February of 2013. Imports in Switzerland is reported by the Federal Customs Administration. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Switzerland Imports averaged 5936.09 Million CHF reaching an all time high of 18185.10 Million CHF in October of 2007 and a record low of 273.20 Million CHF in February of 1950. Switzerland imports mostly machinery, chemicals, vehicles, metals; agricultural products and textiles. Its main import partners are: European Union countries (Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Austria) and United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports.

source: Federal Customs Administration

Switzerland Exports

Exports in Switzerland increased to 17406.50 Million CHF in March of 2013 from 17215.50 Million CHF in February of 2013. Exports in Switzerland is reported by the Federal Customs Administration. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Switzerland Exports averaged 5930.80 Million CHF reaching an all time high of 20312.90 Million CHF in July of 2008 and a record low of 245.90 Million CHF in January of 1950. Trade has been the key to prosperity in Switzerland. Exports accounts for 50% of its GDP. Swiss main exports are: medicinal and pharmaceutical products, watches and clocks, machinery for special industry and metalworking machinery and tools. Swiss main export partners are Germany, United States, Italy and France. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports.

source: Federal Customs Administration

Switzerland Balance of Trade

Switzerland recorded a trade surplus of 1672.10 Million CHF in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Switzerland is reported by the Federal Customs Administration. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Switzerland Balance of Trade averaged -5.32 Million CHF reaching an all time high of 3265.10 Million CHF in November of 2012 and a record low of -2960.50 Million CHF in February of 2001. Trade has been the key to prosperity in Switzerland. Switzerland's annual trade balance is habitually in arrears, owing to the economy's reliance on large quantities of imported raw materials for industry. Swiss main exports are: medicinal and pharmaceutical products, watches and clocks, machinery for special industry and tools. The country imports mostly machinery, chemicals, vehicles, metals; agricultural products and textiles. European Union is by far its largest trading partner accounting for about 62% of exports and 79% of imports. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Balance of Trade.

source: Federal Customs Administration

Switzerland Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Switzerland increased to 341573 CHF Million in April of 2013 from 341539 CHF Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Switzerland Money Supply M0 averaged 33526.29 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 350873 CHF Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 5475 CHF Million in June of 1952. Switzerland Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Money Supply M0.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Import Prices

Import Prices in Switzerland decreased to 97.13 Index Points in March of 2013 from 97.65 Index Points in February of 2013. Import Prices in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1963 until 2013, Switzerland Import Prices averaged 93.29 Index Points reaching an all time high of 116.35 Index Points in February of 1985 and a record low of 63.19 Index Points in January of 1963. In Switzerland, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Import Prices.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Housing Index

Housing Index in Switzerland increased to 9437 in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 6967 in the third quarter of 2012. Housing Index in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 1984 until 2012, Switzerland Housing Index averaged 5812.26 reaching an all time high of 9961 in May of 2011 and a record low of 3324 in February of 2002. In Switzerland, Housing Index is measured by the number of issued construction permits in towns with more than 5000 residents. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Housing Index.

source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

Switzerland Government Spending

Government Spending in Switzerland increased to 14828.60 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 14664.40 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Switzerland Government Spending averaged 12167.44 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 14828.60 CHF Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 8457.60 CHF Million in May of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Government Spending.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Switzerland decreased to 15061 Jobs in April of 2013 from 15220 Jobs in March of 2013. Job Vacancies in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1956 until 2013, Switzerland Job Vacancies averaged 12456.27 Jobs reaching an all time high of 22574 Jobs in January of 1990 and a record low of 6086 Jobs in December of 1974. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Job Vacancies.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Switzerland decreased to 108.10 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 108.20 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. GDP Deflator in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Switzerland GDP Deflator averaged 89.95 Index Points reaching an all time high of 108.30 Index Points in August of 2008 and a record low of 57.30 Index Points in February of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland GDP Deflator.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Switzerland decreased to -4.70 in the second quarter of 2013 from -2 in the first quarter of 2013. Historically, from 1972 until 2013, Switzerland Consumer Confidence averaged -8.63 reaching an all time high of 25.30 in March of 2001 and a record low of -53.60 in December of 1992. In Switzerland, the consumer confidence survey is conducted every year, in the months of January, April, July and October. 1,100 households are questioned for State Secretariat for Economic Affairs regarding their subjective evaluation of the economic situation, financial situation of the household in question, inflation, job security etc. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Consumer Confidence.

source: SECO

Switzerland Current Account

Switzerland recorded a Current Account surplus of 21715 Million CHF in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1972 until 2012, Switzerland Current Account averaged 6873.45 Million CHF reaching an all time high of 21794 Million CHF in August of 2010 and a record low of -7228 Million CHF in August of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Current Account.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Switzerland decreased to 106.50 Index Points in 2010 from 106.70 Index Points in 2009. Wages in Manufacturing in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1994 until 2010, Switzerland Wages in Manufacturing averaged 102.72 Index Points reaching an all time high of 106.70 Index Points in June of 2009 and a record low of 100 Index Points in June of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Wages

Wages in Switzerland increased to 305 Index Points in 2012 from 301 Index Points in 2011. Wages in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1950 until 2012, Switzerland Wages averaged 232.47 Index Points reaching an all time high of 305 Index Points in June of 2012 and a record low of 121 Index Points in June of 1951. In Switzerland, wages are benchmarked using indexed salaries. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Wages.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Switzerland increased to 134260 Persons in March of 2013 from 134010 Persons in February of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Switzerland Unemployed Persons averaged 81545.64 Persons reaching an all time high of 195385 Persons in February of 1997 and a record low of -4371 Persons in January of 1975. In Switzerland, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Unemployed Persons.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Switzerland decreased to 104.90 Index Points in March of 2013 from 107.85 Index Points in February of 2013. Terms of Trade in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1973 until 2013, Switzerland Terms of Trade averaged 95.87 Index Points reaching an all time high of 115.96 Index Points in January of 2010 and a record low of 74.27 Index Points in March of 1977. In Switzerland, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Terms of Trade.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Switzerland decreased to 98.84 Index Points in March of 2013 from 99.12 Index Points in February of 2013. Producer Prices in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1963 until 2013, Switzerland Producer Prices averaged 82.32 Index Points reaching an all time high of 103.84 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 49.61 Index Points in May of 1963. In Switzerland, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Producer Prices.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Productivity

Productivity in Switzerland increased to 107.79 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 107.77 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Productivity in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Switzerland Productivity averaged 98.08 Index Points reaching an all time high of 110.03 Index Points in May of 2008 and a record low of 87.32 Index Points in May of 1982. In Switzerland, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Productivity.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Export Prices

Export Prices in Switzerland increased to 98.70 Index Points in April of 2013 from 98.30 Index Points in March of 2013. Export Prices in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Switzerland Export Prices averaged 98.55 Index Points reaching an all time high of 103.60 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 95.70 Index Points in February of 1999. In Switzerland, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Export Prices.

source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

Switzerland Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Switzerland increased to 4805 Thousand Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 4794 Thousand Persons in the third quarter of 2012. Employed Persons in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Switzerland Employed Persons averaged 3951.82 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 4805 Thousand Persons in November of 2012 and a record low of 3242 Thousand Persons in August of 1976. In Switzerland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Employed Persons.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Switzerland increased to 1.02 in April of 2013 from 0.99 in March of 2013. Business Confidence in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Switzerland Business Confidence averaged 1.14 reaching an all time high of 2.86 in September of 1994 and a record low of -1.84 in April of 2009. In Switzerland, the KOF Swiss Economic Institute economic barometer measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. The KOF economic barometer is based on a multi-sectoral design with three modules. The most important module is GDP, which excludes construction and banking sectors and accounts for more than 90% of Swiss GDP. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Business Confidence.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Switzerland increased to 98.48 Index Points in April of 2013 from 98.33 Index Points in March of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Switzerland Core Consumer Prices averaged 96.93 Index Points reaching an all time high of 100.29 Index Points in April of 2010 and a record low of 92.67 Index Points in May of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Core Consumer Prices.

source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

Switzerland Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Switzerland increased to 81704.10 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 80823.20 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Switzerland Consumer Spending averaged 63502.29 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 81704.10 CHF Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 48702.10 CHF Million in February of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Consumer Spending.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Switzerland increased to 99.14 Index Points in April of 2013 from 99.10 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Switzerland Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 58.96 Index Points reaching an all time high of 100.77 Index Points in May of 2011 and a record low of 20.60 Index Points in April of 1950. In Switzerland, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

Switzerland Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Switzerland decreased to 751.60 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1900.60 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Switzerland Changes in Inventories averaged 193.06 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 1958.90 CHF Million in November of 2007 and a record low of -2724.20 CHF Million in November of 2009. In Switzerland, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Changes in Inventories.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Switzerland decreased to 24.75 Thousand in March of 2013 from 26.51 Thousand in February of 2013. Car Registrations in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 1951 until 2013, Switzerland Car Registrations averaged 18.44 Thousand reaching an all time high of 34.72 Thousand in March of 1983 and a record low of 1.96 Thousand in March of 1952. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Car Registrations.

source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

Switzerland Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Switzerland increased to 80.95 percent in the second quarter of 2013 from 80.41 percent in the first quarter of 2013. Capacity Utilization in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1967 until 2013, Switzerland Capacity Utilization averaged 83.76 Percent reaching an all time high of 90 Percent in August of 1971 and a record low of 75.04 Percent in November of 1975. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Capacity Utilization.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in Switzerland increased to 637 Companies in March of 2013 from 552 Companies in February of 2013. Bankruptcies in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF). Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Switzerland Bankruptcies averaged 392.80 Companies reaching an all time high of 757 Companies in November of 2012 and a record low of 232 Companies in December of 2001. In Switzerland, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Bankruptcies.

source: Swiss Economic Institute (KOF)

Switzerland Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Switzerland decreased 0.10 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Switzerland is reported by the BFS. Historically, from 2002 until 2013, Switzerland Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.16 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.80 Percent in June of 2011 and a record low of -5.40 Percent in December of 2005. In Switzerland, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Switzerland, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Retail Sales.

source: BFS

Switzerland Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Switzerland decreased 0.90 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Switzerland is reported by the BFS. Historically, from 2002 until 2013, Switzerland Retail Sales YoY averaged 1.92 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.60 Percent in April of 2006 and a record low of -8.70 Percent in April of 2008. In Switzerland, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Annual Retail Sales.

source: BFS

Switzerland Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Switzerland increased to 859832 CHF Million in March of 2013 from 859478 CHF Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1984 until 2013, Switzerland Money Supply M3 averaged 489675.18 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 859832 CHF Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 252820 CHF Million in January of 1985. Switzerland Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Money Supply M3.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Switzerland increased to 815093 CHF Million in March of 2013 from 814111 CHF Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1984 until 2013, Switzerland Money Supply M2 averaged 397331.40 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 815093 CHF Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 198227 CHF Million in August of 1985. Switzerland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Money Supply M2.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Switzerland increased to 537796 CHF Million in March of 2013 from 537411 CHF Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (snb). Historically, from 1984 until 2013, Switzerland Money Supply M1 averaged 220781.30 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 538549 CHF Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 89321 CHF Million in August of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Money Supply M1.

source: Swiss National Bank (snb)

Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Switzerland increased to 496142.20 CHF Million in March of 2013 from 486678.10 CHF Million in February of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 142761.13 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 496142.20 CHF Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 65200.50 CHF Million in April of 2005. In Switzerland, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Switzerland was recorded at -0.60 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Switzerland is reported by the Federal Statistics Office of Switzerland. Historically, from 1956 until 2013, Switzerland Inflation Rate averaged 2.64 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.92 Percent in December of 1973 and a record low of -1.37 Percent in June of 1959. In Switzerland, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Inflation Rate.

source: Federal Statistics Office of Switzerland

Switzerland Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Switzerland decreased to 3.10 percent in April of 2013 from 3.20 percent in March of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Switzerland Unemployment Rate averaged 3.36 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.40 Percent in March of 1997 and a record low of 1.60 Percent in November of 2000. In Switzerland, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Unemployment Rate.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Switzerland increased to 1154501 CHF Million in February of 2013 from 1151707 CHF Million in January of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Switzerland Loans to Private Sector averaged 732503.15 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 1154501 CHF Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 348012 CHF Million in June of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Loans to Private Sector.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at -0.05 percent in April of 2013 from -0.05 percent in March of 2013. Interbank Rate in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1974 until 2013, Switzerland Interbank Rate averaged 3.29 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.50 Percent in July of 1974 and a record low of -0.28 Percent in December of 2012. In Switzerland, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Interbank Rate.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland External Debt

External Debt in Switzerland increased to 66576.20 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 61705.70 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2012. External Debt in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Switzerland External Debt averaged 37808.71 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 75544.10 CHF Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 13136.80 CHF Million in June of 2000. In Switzerland, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland External Debt.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Switzerland increased to 66576.20 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 61705.70 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Switzerland Government External Debt averaged 37808.71 CHF Million reaching an all time high of 75544.10 CHF Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 13136.80 CHF Million in June of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Government External Debt.

source: Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Switzerland Government Debt To GDP

Switzerland recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 35.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Switzerland is reported by the SNB. Historically, from 1982 until 2012, Switzerland Government Debt To GDP averaged 42.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 54.6 Percent in December of 1998 and a record low of 25.1 Percent in December of 1982. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Government Debt To GDP.

source: SNB

Switzerland Government Budget

Switzerland is expected to record a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Switzerland Government Budget averaged -0.7 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 2.4 Percent of GDP in December of 2000 and a record low of -3.6 Percent of GDP in December of 1993. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Government Budget.

source: Swiss Federal Department of Finance

Switzerland Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Switzerland increased 1.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Switzerland Industrial Production averaged 2.25 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.30 Percent in March of 2000 and a record low of -14.60 Percent in June of 2009. In Switzerland, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Industrial Production.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Switzerland expanded 1.40 percent in the third quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1981 until 2012, Switzerland GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 1.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.3 Percent in March of 1990 and a record low of -3.7 Percent in June of 2009. In Switzerland, the annual growth rate in GDP measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy during the period of a year. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Switzerland expanded 0.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Switzerland is reported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Switzerland GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.42 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.90 Percent in June of 1989 and a record low of -2.20 Percent in December of 2008. Switzerland's economy has low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Its policy of long-term monetary security and bank secrecy has made Switzerland a safe haven for investors, creating an economy that is increasingly dependent on a steady tide of foreign investment. Because of the country's small size and high labor specialization, industry and trade are the keys to Switzerland's economic livelihood. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland GDP Growth Rate.

source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Switzerland | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Switzerland stands at AAA. Moody's rating for Switzerland sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for Switzerland is AAA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Switzerland thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Switzerland as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Switzerland Population

The total population in Switzerland was last recorded at 7.9 million people in 2011 from 5.4 million in 1960, changing 48 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Switzerland is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Switzerland Population averaged 6.7 Million reaching an all time high of 7.9 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 5.4 Million in December of 1960. The population of Switzerland represents 0.11 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 882 people on the planet is a resident of Switzerland. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Population.

source: World Bank

Switzerland GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Switzerland was worth 635.65 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Switzerland represents 1.03 percent of the world economy. GDP in Switzerland is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Switzerland GDP averaged 183.5 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 635.7 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 9.5 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Switzerland GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Switzerland was last recorded at 38059.75 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Switzerland is equivalent to 307 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Switzerland is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Switzerland GDP per capita averaged 29741.4 USD reaching an all time high of 38240.8 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 18970.2 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Switzerland GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Switzerland was last recorded at 47816.98 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Switzerland, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 218 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Switzerland is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Switzerland GDP per capita PPP averaged 28863.4 USD reaching an all time high of 47817.0 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 13957.0 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Switzerland Current Account to GDP

Switzerland recorded a Current Account surplus of 11 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Current Account to GDP in Switzerland is reported by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Switzerland Current Account to GDP averaged 7.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.6 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -0.6 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Current Account to GDP.

source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

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