Switzerland’s economy strengthened notably in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 2.8% year-over-year, up from a 0.5% annual increase recorded in the first quarter of 2026. The latest figures, updated on 3 September 2026, point to a marked acceleration in economic activity compared with the early part of the year.
The data are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring how the second quarter of 2026 performed against the same quarter a year earlier, while the previous figure reflected the first quarter’s growth versus its year-ago level. The sharp improvement in the annual growth rate suggests that underlying momentum in the Swiss economy has strengthened as the year has progressed.