Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 1.03 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.03 trillion US dollar
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
14th
of 173 countries
All-time high
1.25 trillion US dollar
in 2007
All-time low
81.96 billion US dollar
in 1984
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Other investment, Debt instruments in Switzerland, 1983–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, debt instruments in Switzerland stood at 1.03 trillion US dollar.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments in Switzerland peaked at 1.25 trillion US dollar in 2007 and was at its lowest, 81.96 billion US dollar, in 1984.
Switzerland ranks 14th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 84.51 billion US dollar | — |
| 1984 | 81.96 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 108.43 billion US dollar | +32.3% |
| 1986 | 142.02 billion US dollar | +31.0% |
| 1987 | 194.13 billion US dollar | +36.7% |
| 1988 | 182.00 billion US dollar | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 203.25 billion US dollar | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 270.17 billion US dollar | +32.9% |
| 1991 | 260.14 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 252.22 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 243.64 billion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 293.98 billion US dollar | +20.7% |
| 1995 | 322.12 billion US dollar | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 375.57 billion US dollar | +16.6% |
| 1997 | 414.21 billion US dollar | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 492.63 billion US dollar | +18.9% |
| 1999 | 459.98 billion US dollar | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 546.83 billion US dollar | +18.9% |
| 2001 | 510.29 billion US dollar | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 619.22 billion US dollar | +21.3% |
| 2003 | 666.31 billion US dollar | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 724.46 billion US dollar | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 789.21 billion US dollar | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 865.12 billion US dollar | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.25 trillion US dollar | +44.1% |
| 2008 | 956.41 billion US dollar | -23.3% |
| 2009 | 866.59 billion US dollar | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 837.52 billion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 854.97 billion US dollar | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 842.81 billion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 964.49 billion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 897.47 billion US dollar | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 895.58 billion US dollar | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 975.48 billion US dollar | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 1.06 trillion US dollar | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 969.18 billion US dollar | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 969.69 billion US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 931.61 billion US dollar | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 982.60 billion US dollar | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 978.29 billion US dollar | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 964.41 billion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 926.19 billion US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2025 | 1.03 trillion US dollar | +11.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1.03 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.22 billion US dollar, 11.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1.03 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.41 billion US dollar, 15.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 142.33 billion US dollar | 81.96 billion US dollar | 203.25 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 1990s | 338.47 billion US dollar | 243.64 billion US dollar | 492.63 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 779.12 billion US dollar | 510.29 billion US dollar | 1.25 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 926.87 billion US dollar | 837.52 billion US dollar | 1.06 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 968.79 billion US dollar | 926.19 billion US dollar | 1.03 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More external debt data for Switzerland
- 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)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors 436.40 billion US dollar (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments in Switzerland?
- Other investment, debt instruments in Switzerland was 1.03 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 trillion US dollar in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.96 billion US dollar in 1984.
- How does Switzerland rank for other investment, debt instruments?
- Switzerland ranks 14th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. 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 Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.