Switzerland Sets New Startup Record with 53,000 Companies in 2024

Swiss entrepreneurial landscape flourishes with 2.6% growth in new business registrations, highlighting strong regional variations and continued economic dynamism.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland recorded 53,000 new startup registrations in 2024
Southwestern Switzerland showed highest regional growth at 6.3%
Only Northwestern Switzerland experienced a decline (-1%)
Limited liability companies remain the most popular legal form with over 20,000 new startups

By The Numbers

2.6%

Overall growth in new business registrations

3.4%

Growth in sole proprietorships

5,500

New firms in skilled trades sector

They Said

"This reflects the desire of many for professional fulfilment and independence"
— Simon May

Record-Breaking Year for Swiss Startups

Regional Growth Distribution

Popular Business Sectors and Legal Forms

Support System and Future Outlook

Sources & References

Record number of start-ups founded in Switzerland in 2024

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Switzerland recorded 53,000 new startup registrations in 2024
Southwestern Switzerland showed highest regional growth at 6.3%
Only Northwestern Switzerland experienced a decline (-1%)
Limited liability companies remain the most popular legal form with over 20,000 new startups