Gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2026: strong, broad-based growth – large contribution from the chemical and pharmaceutical industry

In the second quarter of 2026, Switzerland’s gross domestic product (GDP) adjusted for sporting events grew by 1.5%, following growth of 0.5% in the previous quarter. This is the strongest GDP growth recorded since the third quarter of 2021. The chemical and pharmaceutical industry made the largest contribution to growth, while value added also increased across a wide range of other sectors. Domestic demand recovered after a weak start to the year.

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Please note: The revised annual data from the Federal Statistical Office dated 25 August 2026 were incorporated into the quarterly data in our publication on 3 September.

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State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Economic Policy Directorate / Short Term Economic Analyses
Felicitas Kemeny
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