3. Oktober 2025|
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|2 months agoSwiss Savings Crisis: Half of Population Unable to Save Money
Recent survey shows 53% of Swiss residents cannot save money despite strong desire to do so, highlighting growing financial pressures on households.
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- More than half of the Swiss population has been unable to save money in the last six months.
- High fixed costs are the primary obstacle preventing Swiss residents from saving.
- Financial education is largely informal, coming mostly from family and friends rather than schools.
- Younger generations (under 30s) are prioritizing saving for residential property more than other age groups.
By The Numbers
53%
Percentage of Swiss residents unable to save money
79%
Percentage of Swiss residents who believe saving is important
CHF 1,000
Monthly savings cap for nearly half of active savers
11%
Percentage of people actively planning for early retirement
They Said
"A good half of the Swiss population has been unable to put any money aside in the last six months – despite a strong desire to save."
"Respondents are most unsettled by uncertainties in the pension system and inadequate pensions or pension gaps."