Switzerland Current Account to GDP
7.0%▼ −1.9 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Switzerland's current account surplus narrowed to 6.98% of GDP in 2025 from 8.89% in 2024. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 13.51% recorded in 2010. Data are available from 1977.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0% | 8.9% | 13.5%Dec 2010 | -0.2%Dec 1979 | 1977 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $-12.3B | $-108.4B | $170.8B | $-238.6B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 0.81 per USD | 0.81 per USD | 4.37 per USD | 0.77 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Switzerland averaged 7.4% from 1977 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 13.5% in Dec 2010 and a record low of -0.2% in Dec 1979. The series is reported yearly with history from 1977.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures the sum of net exports of goods and services, net primary income, and net secondary income relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually in percent of GDP. The series for Switzerland spans from 1977.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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