Switzerland High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Switzerland's high-tech exports was 37.52% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 28.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's high-tech exports stood at 37.52% in 2025, a rise of +8.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.52% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 14th globally.
Switzerland’s high‑tech exports have risen sharply from 23.64 in 2007 to 37.52 in 2025, placing the country 14th globally and marking its all‑time peak in the same year. The surge follows a pronounced trough of 12.85 in 2020, after which export values more than doubled within five years, reflecting the resilience of Swiss precision engineering and pharmaceutical sectors. Compared with peers, Israel posted 38.84 and Korea 33.53 in 2025, indicating that Switzerland now competes closely with the leading high‑tech exporters despite its smaller population. The 19‑year coverage shows a sustained upward trajectory, driven by strong R&D investment and a diversified export basket that includes medical devices, advanced machinery and biotech products. Continued emphasis on innovation, coupled with favourable trade agreements, is likely to keep the growth momentum, although any major disruption in global supply chains or a slowdown in key markets could temper the forward path.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 47.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.52% | +8.25% | #14 |
| 2024 | 29.27% | −0.07% | #15 |
| 2023 | 29.33% | −0.65% | #13 |
| 2022 | 29.99% | +15.75% | #14 |
| 2021 | 14.24% | +1.39% | #42 |
| 2020 | 12.85% | −0.06% | #41 |
| 2019 | 12.91% | −0.41% | #46 |
| 2018 | 13.32% | −0.71% | #44 |
| 2017 | 14.02% | −13.31% | #49 |
| 2016 | 27.34% | +0.28% | #16 |
| 2015 | 27.05% | +0.39% | #15 |
| 2014 | 26.66% | −0.09% | #13 |
| 2013 | 26.75% | +0.69% | #12 |
| 2012 | 26.06% | +0.79% | #12 |
| 2011 | 25.27% | −0.54% | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's high-tech exports was 37.52% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 28.2% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's high-tech exports peaked at 37.52% in 2025.
The lowest high-tech exports in Switzerland was 12.85% in 2020.
Switzerland ranks 14th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's high-tech exports is projected to reach 37.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Switzerland in 2025 was 37.52%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_high-tech-exports,
title = {Switzerland High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}