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Society at a Glance 2024 - How does Switzerland compare?

This country note compares Switzerland to the OECD average across various social indicators, drawing on data from Society at a Glance 2024. As the special chapter in this edition is on fertility trends, the note highlights relevant indicators such as total fertility rates, the mean age of mothers at childbirth, the proportion of young people living with their parents, as well as public spending on family benefits.

Society at a Glance 2024 - Wie steht Schweiz im Vergleich da?

This country note compares Switzerland to the OECD average across various social indicators, drawing on data from Society at a Glance 2024. Auswahl von Indikatoren aus dem Kapitel über Fertilitätstrends und andere Sozialindikatoren.

Boosting productivity and increasing labour market participation would sustain Switzerland’s high living standards

Switzerland has shown remarkable strength during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent turmoil in energy markets following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. With a dynamic economy, a highly skilled workforce and prudent macroeconomic policies, unemployment and inflation are low, and living standards are among the highest in the OECD.

Switzerland: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of Switzerland's Permanent Representative to the OECD.

Health at a Glance 2023: Key findings for Switzerland

Health at a Glance provides the latest comparable data and trends on population health and health system performance. This Country Note shows how Switzerland compares to other OECD countries across indicators in the report.

Embracing a One Health Framework to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Switzerland

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – the ability of microbes to resist antimicrobials - remains an alarming global health threat that jeopardises the effectiveness of many 20th century public health advances. In recent years, Switzerland made important strides in tackling AMR. Yet, more progress is needed.

Taxing Wages: Key findings for Switzerland

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Switzerland increased by 0.2 percentage points from 23.2% in 2021 to 23.4% in 2022. The OECD average tax wedge in 2022 was 34.6% (2021, 34.6%).

Revenue Statistics: Key findings for Switzerland

The OECD’s annual Revenue Statistics report found that the tax-to-GDP ratio in Switzerland increased by 0.4 percentage points from 27.5% in 2020 to 28.0% in 2021. Between 2020 and 2021, the OECD average increased from 33.6% to 34.1%.

Preventing Harmful Alcohol Use: Key Findings for Switzerland

People in Switzerland consume on average 11.5 litres of pure alcohol per capita per year, roughly equivalent to 2.4 bottles of wine or 4.4 litres of beer per week per person aged 15 and over. In addition, in Switzerland, some population groups are at higher risk than others.

Counterfeiting, Piracy and the Swiss Economy