The Swiss economy
Gross domestic product grew by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, its strongest rise since the third quarter of 2021.
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Growth
After +0.5% in the first quarter, GDP adjusted for sporting events grew by 1.5%. The chemical and pharmaceutical industry rebounded by 10.5%; value added also rose in many other sectors (SECO).
Prices
In August 2026 the consumer price index stands at 101.5 points (December 2025 = 100). It is up 0.4% on the month and 0.8% on the year (FSO).
Languages
German is the main language of 62% of the resident population, French of 23%, Italian of 8%, Romansh of 0.5% (FSO).
See also
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Observatory of the Institut de commerce et de gestion de Genève, The Swiss economy, updated 20 September 2026. Data: official sources cited below.
Sources
- SECO, Produit intérieur brut au 2e trimestre 2026 (2026)
- OFS, Indice suisse des prix à la consommation en août 2026 (2026-09)
- OFS, Langues principales de la population résidente (consulté 2026-09-19)
Every figure is dated and points to its official source. The Institute's data are not forecasts.