Gross domestic product in the 4th quarter 2016
Bern, 2.3.2017 - Switzerland’s real gross domestic product (GDP) has grown by 0.1% in the 4th quarter of 2016*. Private and government consumption has had a positive impact, while investment in construction and equipment has fallen slightly. The trade balance has also curbed GDP growth. On the production side, healthcare and social work as well as financial services have boosted growth, while value added in manufacturing and energy production has declined. For 2016 as a whole, real GDP grew by 1.3% (+0.8% in 2015).