Switzerland Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Switzerland's government debt to gdp stood at 36.88% in 2025, a decline of +0.64% from 2024. The IMF projects 36.88% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 135th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 32.75% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 33.62% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 34.32% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 35.34% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 36.13% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 36.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.88% | −0.64% | #135 |
| 2024 | 37.52% | −1.16% | #47 |
| 2023 | 38.68% | +1.49% | #47 |
| 2022 | 37.19% | −3.79% | #44 |
| 2021 | 40.98% | −2.22% | #46 |
| 2020 | 43.20% | +3.56% | #47 |
| 2019 | 39.64% | −0.15% | #57 |
| 2018 | 39.79% | −1.97% | #66 |
| 2017 | 41.75% | +0.82% | #76 |
| 2016 | 40.93% | −1.23% | #75 |
| 2015 | 42.16% | +0.09% | #87 |
| 2014 | 42.07% | +0.12% | #97 |
| 2013 | 41.95% | −0.63% | #104 |
| 2012 | 42.57% | +0.69% | #113 |
| 2011 | 41.88% | +0.43% | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's government debt to gdp was 36.88% in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's government debt to gdp peaked at 57.80% in 2004.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Switzerland was 33.33% in 1990.
Switzerland ranks 135th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Switzerland's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 36.88% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Switzerland in 2025 was 36.88%. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Switzerland Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}