Switzerland’s economy accelerated in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth rising to 1.5% quarter-over-quarter, up from 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026. The latest figures, updated on 14 August 2026, indicate a notable pickup in economic momentum compared with the start of the year.
The previous reading of 0.7% in Q1 2026 reflected growth compared with the fourth quarter of the prior period, while the current 1.5% figure measures the change in GDP from the first to the second quarter of 2026. The more than twofold increase underscores a strengthening trend in Switzerland’s quarterly economic performance, based strictly on the official quarter-over-quarter comparison framework.
