Net errors and omissions in Switzerland
Switzerland: Net errors and omissions was 21.31 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net errors and omissions in Switzerland, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net errors and omissions in Switzerland is 21.31 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 178.8% on the previous year and up 468.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net errors and omissions in Switzerland peaked at 34.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, -31.90 billion BoP, current US$, in 2022.
That places Switzerland 3rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 4.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -462.50 million BoP, current US$ | 13.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -31.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Exports of goods and services 677.14 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 25.0% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 950.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 789.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 747.48 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 215.26 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 91.1% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 814.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 225.53 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 271.28 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net errors and omissions in Switzerland?
- Net errors and omissions in Switzerland was 21.31 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net errors and omissions recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 34.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest net errors and omissions recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- How does Switzerland rank for net errors and omissions?
- Switzerland ranks 3rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net errors and omissions rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 468.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net errors and omissions constitute a residual category needed to ensure that accounts in the balance of payments statement sum to zero. Net errors and omissions are derived as the balance on the financial account minus the balances on the current and capital accounts. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.