Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) was 4.11 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Switzerland, 2008–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Switzerland stood at 4.11 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of down 67.8% on the previous year and up 399.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Switzerland peaked at 12.76 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, -11.48 billion current LCU, in 2009.
Switzerland ranks 91st of 136 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -4.19 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | -11.48 billion current LCU | +174.1% |
| 2010 | -685.40 million current LCU | -94.0% |
| 2011 | -1.59 billion current LCU | +132.6% |
| 2012 | 3.57 billion current LCU | -323.8% |
| 2013 | -425.70 million current LCU | -111.9% |
| 2014 | -1.37 billion current LCU | +221.9% |
| 2015 | -2.93 billion current LCU | +114.1% |
| 2016 | -5.41 billion current LCU | +84.5% |
| 2017 | 3.40 billion current LCU | -162.8% |
| 2018 | -4.33 billion current LCU | -227.4% |
| 2019 | 250.47 million current LCU | -105.8% |
| 2020 | 9.12 billion current LCU | +3542.4% |
| 2021 | 5.88 billion current LCU | -35.5% |
| 2022 | 6.21 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 12.76 billion current LCU | +105.5% |
| 2024 | 4.11 billion current LCU | -67.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 4.11 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.91 billion current LCU, 41% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 4.11 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.60 billion current LCU, 28% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3542.4% | 250.47 million current LCU | 9.12 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -7.84 billion current LCU | -11.48 billion current LCU | -4.19 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | -953.26 million current LCU | -5.41 billion current LCU | 3.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.62 billion current LCU | 4.11 billion current LCU | 12.76 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net incurrence of liabilities, total in Switzerland?
- Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Switzerland was 4.11 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.76 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.48 billion current LCU in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for net incurrence of liabilities, total?
- Switzerland ranks 91st out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net incurrence of liabilities, total rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 399.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.