Information about the economy of Switzerland

Switzerland’s economy is based on a highly qualified labour force performing highly skilled work. The main areas include microtechnology, hitech, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as banking and insurance know-how.

Most of the people working in Switzerland are employed by small and medium-sized enterprises, which play an extremely important role in the Swiss economy.

However, the age of unlimited economic growth in Switzerland is over. Fear of unemployment has been one of the main concerns of the Swiss for several years now.

General information

An overview of trade, research, areas of production, working hours, structural changes and international comparisons.

Swiss business in the world

How do Swiss firms compete abroad? Why do many Swiss firms have branches abroad?

Key sectors

The most important companies include those working in engineering, pharmaceuticals, and watchmaking, and also services like banking, tourism, and insurance

Workers and jobs

Information about men’s work and women’s work, foreign workers, wages, flexibility, economic growth.

Wages and prosperity

How high is the standard of living, and what is the distribution of wealth? How high are wages and what is the cost of living? Is there any poverty? How do the Swiss spend their money?

Environment and energy

The Swiss are careful of the environment and pay great attention to recycling and waste management. The energy policy promotes the use of renewable resources.