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Economic forecast: 2026 growth stronger than previously expected

The Federal Government Expert Group on Business Cycles is raising its forecast for economic growth in Switzerland. For 2026, it now expects growth of 1.7% (June forecast: 0.9%), while the forecast for 2027 remains unchanged at 1.6%. Swiss GDP has recently grown strongly. However, the Iran conflict, high energy prices and continuing uncertainty over trade policy pose significant risks to the economic outlook.

Forecast figures for Switzerland

Relevant topics

Gross domestic product

SECO publishes Switzerland’s quarterly national accounts approximately 60 days after the end of the quarter.

Index of weekly economic activity

Experimental high-frequency index tracking the development of the Swiss economy.

Swiss economic confidence

The composite indicator provides a reliable overall picture of economic sentiment in Switzerland.

Consumer sentiment

The survey captures early indications of economic sentiment among Swiss households.

GDP flash

Around 45 days after the end of the quarter, SECO publishes an experimental flash estimate of GDP growth.

Publications on the economic situation

«Konjunkturtendenzen» / «Tendances conjoncturelles» provide an overview of the domestic and international economic situation and current economic forecasts.

Contact

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Economic Policy Directorate / Short Term Economic Analyses
Felicitas Kemeny
Holzikofenweg 36
3003 Bern