General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Switzerland
Switzerland: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 1.52 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Switzerland, 1984–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland stood at 1.52 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 28.5% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland peaked at 12.3 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -2.6 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Switzerland 164th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1986 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1988 | 7.99 % change on previous year | +156.4% |
| 1989 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1990 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 1991 | 11.37 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 1992 | 8.29 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1993 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 1994 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1995 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 1996 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 1997 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1998 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2000 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2001 | 0.5737 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2002 | 7.57 % change on previous year | +1219.8% |
| 2003 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2004 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -259.7% |
| 2005 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 2006 | 0.2633 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 2007 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +900.1% |
| 2008 | 6.03 % change on previous year | +129.0% |
| 2009 | 4 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2010 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2011 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2012 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +137.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5115 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2015 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +142.8% |
| 2016 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2019 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +25.8% |
| 2020 | 12.3 % change on previous year | +592.6% |
| 2021 | -0.4753 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2022 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +446.9% |
| 2023 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -231.7% |
| 2024 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2025 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.19 % change on previous year | 3.11 % change on previous year | 7.99 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 4.7 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 11.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.59 % change on previous year | -1.45 % change on previous year | 7.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.83 % change on previous year | 0.5115 % change on previous year | 4.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.72 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 12.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 161 Finland 2.03 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Sweden 1.88 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Malta 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Monaco 1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Cameroon 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 167 El Salvador 0.6131 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland was 1.52 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.3 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.6 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Switzerland rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Switzerland ranks 164th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.