Switzerland Military Expenditure
0.7%▲ +0.0%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Switzerland's military expenditure rose to 0.72% of GDP in 2024 from 0.71% in 2023. The figure remains near the all-time low of 0.63% recorded in 2014 and well below the series high of 2.57% in 1962. Data are available from 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.6%Dec 1962 | 0.6%Dec 2014 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 39.4% | 40.5% | 57.1% | 32.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $6.7B | $6.3B | $6.7B | $200.1M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Switzerland averaged 0.9% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.6% in Dec 1962 and a record low of 0.6% in Dec 2014. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures the share of a country's gross domestic product allocated to military spending, including personnel, operations, and procurement. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series for Switzerland spans from 1960 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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