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
2026 budget with integrated task and financial plan for 2027 to 2029 available
Effective immediately, the 2026 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 2025: financing deficit of CHF 200 million
The Federal Council was informed about the current extrapolation on August 13, 2025. According to this first extrapolation, the Confederation is anticipating a financing deficit of CHF 200 million for this year. A deficit of CHF 800 million had been budgeted. The improvement can be explained primarily by much higher tax receipts.
Press releases on the topic
President Keller-Sutter meets Irish president and prime minister in Dublin
On Thursday 29 May, President Karin Keller-Sutter discussed current bilateral and international issues with Irish President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe during her visit to Dublin. Ms Keller-Sutter will also attend the opening of the ‘Words on the Wave’ exhibition on the ties between Ireland and St Gallen in the early Medieval period.
Publication of state financial statements for 2024
As of 24 March 2025, the state financial statements for 2024 are available in electronic format on the website of the Federal Finance Administration (FFA). The figures are also available in the federal budget data portal. The hard copy will be released on 14 April 2025. The Federal Treasury activity report is published to complement the state financial statements.
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.
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