Federal debt
Switzerland's level of debt is low by international standards. But how high is the federal debt and what is its composition?
Press releases on the topic
Second extrapolation for 2024: Confederation reckoning on financing deficit of CHF 900 million
The Federal Council was informed about the current extrapolation on 23 October 2024. The Confederation is reckoning on a financing deficit of CHF 900 million for this year. The expected deficit is thus likely to be lower than forecast in the June extrapolation (-1.6 bn) and in the budget (-2.6 bn), as a result of lower expenditure and the deferral to next year of the extraordinary capital contribution to SBB.
2025 budget with integrated task and financial plan for 2026 to 2028 available
Effective immediately, the 2025 budget is available in electronic format on the website of the Federal Finance Administration (FFA). The hard copy will be released in mid-September.
First extrapolation for 2024: financing deficit of CHF 1.6 billion
The Federal Council was informed about the current extrapolation on August 14, 2024. According to the first extrapolation, the Confederation is anticipating a financing deficit of CHF 1.6 billion for this year. A deficit of CHF 2.6 billion had been budgeted. The improved figures are mainly due to the fact that the one-time extraordinary capital contribution to SBB, amounting to CHF 1.15 billion, has been deferred until 2025. In the ordinary budget, deviations from the budget remain minor.
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