Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 59.67 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland stood at 59.67 billion.
That represents a change of down 44.0% on the previous year and up 724.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland peaked at 134.64 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, -91.58 billion, in 2017.
Switzerland ranks 5th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 51.37 billion | — |
| 2006 | 31.56 billion | -38.6% |
| 2007 | 18.59 billion | -41.1% |
| 2008 | 27.29 billion | +46.8% |
| 2009 | -2.95 billion | -110.8% |
| 2010 | 56.43 billion | -2010.2% |
| 2011 | 22.57 billion | -60.0% |
| 2012 | 14.36 billion | -36.4% |
| 2013 | 37.47 billion | +161.0% |
| 2014 | -9.55 billion | -125.5% |
| 2015 | 4.83 billion | -150.6% |
| 2016 | 13.35 billion | +176.4% |
| 2017 | -91.58 billion | -785.9% |
| 2018 | 134.64 billion | -247.0% |
| 2019 | 40.33 billion | -70.0% |
| 2020 | 127.37 billion | +215.8% |
| 2021 | 18.69 billion | -85.3% |
| 2022 | -22.01 billion | -217.8% |
| 2023 | 106.46 billion | -583.8% |
| 2024 | 59.67 billion | -44.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.17 billion | -2.95 billion | 51.37 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 22.29 billion | -91.58 billion | 134.64 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.04 billion | -22.01 billion | 127.37 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Switzerland
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.03 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 11.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 547.65 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 113,240 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.9867 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of 0.0626 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 11.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 0.1209 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 60,232 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.5248 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Switzerland was 59.67 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 134.64 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -91.58 billion in 2017.
- How does Switzerland rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Switzerland ranks 5th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 724.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.