Annual government: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual government: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) was 4,520 National currency in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in Switzerland, 1995–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in National currency.
Analysis
In 2024, annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in Switzerland stood at 4,520 National currency.
The figure is up 60.7% on the previous year and up 402.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in Switzerland peaked at 11,130 National currency in 2008 and was at its lowest, -18,705 National currency, in 2020.
That places Switzerland 5th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual government: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | National currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -7,838 National currency | — |
| 1996 | -8,475 National currency | +8.1% |
| 1997 | -10,047 National currency | +18.5% |
| 1998 | -5,831 National currency | -42.0% |
| 1999 | -7,071 National currency | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 1,467 National currency | -120.7% |
| 2001 | 873.6 National currency | -40.5% |
| 2002 | -8,495 National currency | -1072.4% |
| 2003 | -6,694 National currency | -21.2% |
| 2004 | -7,127 National currency | +6.5% |
| 2005 | -3,338 National currency | -53.2% |
| 2006 | 4,679 National currency | -240.2% |
| 2007 | 7,831 National currency | +67.4% |
| 2008 | 11,130 National currency | +42.1% |
| 2009 | 3,896 National currency | -65.0% |
| 2010 | 1,908 National currency | -51.0% |
| 2011 | 5,666 National currency | +196.9% |
| 2012 | 1,323 National currency | -76.7% |
| 2013 | -3,027 National currency | -328.8% |
| 2014 | -1,492 National currency | -50.7% |
| 2015 | 3,249 National currency | -317.7% |
| 2016 | 2,289 National currency | -29.5% |
| 2017 | 6,119 National currency | +167.3% |
| 2018 | 8,906 National currency | +45.6% |
| 2019 | 8,235 National currency | -7.5% |
| 2020 | -18,705 National currency | -327.1% |
| 2021 | -8,602 National currency | -54.0% |
| 2022 | 9,854 National currency | -214.6% |
| 2023 | 2,813 National currency | -71.5% |
| 2024 | 4,520 National currency | +60.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 4,520 National currency is above the median for high income countries, which is -47,380 National currency. (30 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 4,520 National currency is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -27,342 National currency. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual government: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -1072.4% | 873.6 National currency | -8,495 National currency |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -7,852 National currency | -10,047 National currency | -5,831 National currency | 5 |
| 2000s | 422.35 National currency | -8,495 National currency | 11,130 National currency | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,318 National currency | -3,027 National currency | 8,906 National currency | 10 |
| 2020s | -2,024 National currency | -18,705 National currency | 9,854 National currency | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 2 Norway 581,238 National currency compare
- 2 Latvia -1,093 National currency compare
- 3 Denmark 90,924 National currency compare
- 3 Lithuania -1,536 National currency compare
- 4 Slovenia -1,786 National currency compare
- 4 Ireland 11,484 National currency compare
- 5 Netherlands -18,895 National currency compare
- 6 Poland -283,969 National currency compare
- 6 Greece 4,290 National currency compare
- 7 Portugal 2,059 National currency compare
- 8 Luxembourg -1,756 National currency compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in Switzerland?
- Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators in Switzerland was 4,520 National currency in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 11,130 National currency in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -18,705 National currency in 2020.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators?
- Switzerland ranks 5th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 402.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators (Balancing items) — Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table presents the full sequence of non-financial accounts for the General Government sector and its sub-sectors from the production account to the capital account. It shows the balancing items and is designed to be used in conjunction with the tables entitled ‘Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators (Revenue)’ and ‘Annual government non-financial accounts and key indicators (Expenditure)’. The presentation is on a country-by-country basis. Users are recommended to select one country (or area) at a time in the ‘Reference area’ filter in order to view the full sequence of non-financial accounts. Alternatively, specific lines within the sequence can be selected using the ‘Transaction’ filter to compare this item for combinations of sectors, countries and time periods. It is also possible to select the government sub-sectors – central, local and state (regional) government and social security funds – using the ‘Institutional sector’ filter.These indicators were presented in the previous dissemination system in the SNA_TABLE12 dataset. See ANA Changes for information on changes in methodology: ANA Changes Explore also the Government Finances and Public Sector Debt webpage: Government Finances and Public Sector Debt webpage OECD statistics contact: STAT.Contact@oecd.org