Switzerland Government Debt to GDP
39.4%▼ −1.08 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Switzerland's government debt to GDP ratio fell to 39.4% in 2025 from 40.5% a year earlier. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 57.1% recorded in 2004 and above the series low of 32.8% in 1990.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.4% | 40.5% | 57.1%Dec 2004 | 32.8%Dec 1990 | 1990 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.0% | -0.8% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Switzerland averaged 44.5% from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 57.1% in Dec 2004 and a record low of 32.8% in Dec 1990. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the general government relative to the size of the economy. The data are reported annually in percent of GDP. The series spans from 1990 to the present.
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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