October 8, 2025|
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|about 2 months agoSwiss Public Finances Record CHF4.5 Billion Surplus Despite Global Challenges
Switzerland maintains strong fiscal health with third consecutive surplus since pandemic, driven by social insurance and cantonal performance.
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- Switzerland recorded a public finance surplus of CHF4.5 billion in 2024
- This marks Switzerland's third consecutive surplus since the pandemic
- Social insurances contributed the largest surplus of CHF5.3 billion
- Switzerland maintains one of the lowest debt ratios in Europe
By The Numbers
31.3%
Total government expenditure as percentage of GDP
15.5%
Net debt to GDP ratio
27.2%
Tax-to-GDP ratio
CHF268 billion
Total public expenditure
They Said
"Switzerland continues to stand out for the soundness of its public finances"