Switzerland Government Budget
0.5%▼ −0.08 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Switzerland's budget balance as a share of GDP stood at 0.45% in 2025, down from 0.53% in the prior year. The reading remains positive but is well below the all-time high of 1.91% recorded in 2008. The series dates back to 1983.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9%Dec 2008 | -3.1%Dec 1993 | 1983 – 2025 | 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 |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 9.5% | 8.7% | 9.9% | 6.4% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Switzerland averaged -0.4% from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.9% in Dec 2008 and a record low of -3.1% in Dec 1993. The series is reported yearly with history from 1983.
The budget balance as a percentage of GDP measures the difference between government revenues and expenditures relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually in percent of GDP. Data are available from 1983 onward.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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