Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate in Switzerland

Switzerland: Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate was 11.69 % change on previous year in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
11.69 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 648.1%
World rank
101st
of 186 countries
All-time high
44.91 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-27.92 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
56
1961–2016

Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate in Switzerland, 1961–2016

-2002040196119882016

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland is 11.69 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of up 648.1% on the previous year and up 146.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland peaked at 44.91 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -27.92 % change on previous year, in 2000.

Switzerland ranks 101st of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.01 % change on previous year 4.1 % change on previous year 29.52 % change on previous year 9
1970s 11.53 % change on previous year -14.68 % change on previous year 37.71 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.02 % change on previous year -17.67 % change on previous year 20.87 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.67 % change on previous year -16.14 % change on previous year 32.3 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.588 % change on previous year -27.92 % change on previous year 19.95 % change on previous year 10
2010s 19.97 % change on previous year -2.13 % change on previous year 44.91 % change on previous year 7

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 98 Senegal 12 % change on previous year compare
  2. 99 Malaysia 11.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 100 Romania 11.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 102 Guinea-Bissau 11.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 103 Benin 10.36 % change on previous year compare
  6. 104 Afghanistan 10.28 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 186 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland?
Net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Switzerland was 11.69 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 44.91 % change on previous year in 2010.
What is the lowest net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was -27.92 % change on previous year in 2000.
How does Switzerland rank for net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Switzerland ranks 101st out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
Is net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 146.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net foreign assets (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
186 places, 8,644 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net foreign assets (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.