Switzerland vs Western Hemisphere: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)
Switzerland
72.01 billion
in 2024
Western Hemisphere
-70.88 billion
in 2024
Switzerland rank
9th
Western Hemisphere rank
9th
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time
- Switzerland
- Western Hemisphere
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 72.01 billion against -70.88 billion in Western Hemisphere, a difference of 142.89 billion.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 9th and Western Hemisphere ranks 9th of 198 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Western Hemisphere | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.41 billion | 1.49 billion | 36.92 billion | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 54.78 billion | -141.39 billion | 196.17 billion | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 53.51 billion | -75.16 billion | 128.67 billion | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), Switzerland or Western Hemisphere?
- Switzerland, at 72.01 billion against -70.88 billion in Western Hemisphere as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between Switzerland and Western Hemisphere?
- 142.89 billion, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Western Hemisphere?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and Western Hemisphere rank globally for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Switzerland ranks 9th and Western Hemisphere ranks 9th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.