Public finances at federal level – a transparent financial report provides detailed information on the Federal Treasury's receipts and expenditure
Key topics
The rule not to spend more than you earn ensures a sustainable fiscal policy.
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Public finances at general government level (Confederation, cantons, communes and social security funds) allow for national and international comparisons.
Data and international comparison / Overview of government finances
Various equalization mechanisms (e.g. resource equalization and cost compensation) reduce the cantonal differences and increase efficiency.
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Datas
06.06.2023 / Short-term money market claims
| Term | 91 days |
| Amount |
838.750 mn |
| Return | 1.457 % |
10.05.2023 / Swiss Confederation Bonds
| Term |
2035 |
| Amount |
297.650 mn |
| Return |
1.188% |
| Term |
2055 |
| Amount |
305.350 mn |
| Return |
1.183% |
23.03.2023 / 2022 State indicators
| Deficit/surplus ratio (% GDP) |
1.0% |
| Tax-to-GDP ratio (% GDP) |
27.2% |
| General government expenditure ratio (% GDP) |
32.0% |
| Debt ratio (% GDP) |
27.6% |
15.02.2023 / 2022 federal financial statements
| Receipts |
76.9 bn |
| Expenditure |
81.2 bn |
| Surplus/deficit |
-4.3 bn |
| Debt ratio (% GDP) |
15.6% |
29.06.2022 / 2023 Budget
| Revenues |
81.3 bn |
| Expenditures |
82.2 bn |
| Surplus/deficit |
-0.9 bn |