Swiss economy grows at fastest rate in five years
Switzerland recorded its fastest economic growth in nearly five years during the second quarter of 2026. A booming chemical and pharmaceutical sector drove the expansion. Analysts noted resilient broader economic conditions despite rising energy costs.
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Switzerland expanded its GDP by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the fastest economic growth rate in nearly five years. Thursday's government figures accelerated sharply from the 0.5% growth recorded in the first three months of the year. This performance matches the preliminary estimate released earlier in the month by the economy ministry, driven by robust pharmaceutical exports.
