Inflation in Switzerland
Switzerland's consumer price inflation rate stood at 0.71% in January 2030, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
At 0.7%, Switzerland's inflation rate is below the median of 2.2% among major economies tracked by WorldPulse. Among the G10 and major emerging markets, Brazil has the highest rate at 5.5%, while France has the lowest at 1.9%.
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2030-01-01
Switzerland Inflation Rate — Historical & Forecast
Source: weo-che-inflation
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for Switzerland?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| weo-che-inflation | 0.71% | 2030-01-01 |
| ch-food-cpi | 105.76 | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-energy-inflation | -7.84% | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-food-inflation | -0.84% | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-inflation | 0.03% | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-hicp | 0.2000 | 2025-12-01 |
| ch-core-cpi | 106.19 | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-core-inflation | 0.69% | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-energy-cpi | 135.73 | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-cpi | 107.73 | 2025-04-01 |
| ch-inflation:forecast:imf | 0.71% | 2030-01-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/ch
Switzerland Headline Inflation
Switzerland Core Inflation
Switzerland CPI Components
Data Sources and Methodology
Switzerland inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) via automated data pipelines. Data is updated automatically as new CPI releases are published, typically on a monthly basis.
All time series are point-in-time reconstructed: historical values reflect what was originally published, not retroactively revised figures. This is critical for backtesting and research applications where contamination-free data is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current inflation rate in Switzerland?
As of January 2030, Switzerland's annual inflation rate is 0.71%, as published by Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO). This figure represents the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), measuring how the average price of consumer goods and services has changed compared to the same month of the previous year. WorldPulse updates this data automatically as new official statistics are released.
What is Switzerland's inflation target?
Switzerland's central bank targets an inflation rate of 0–2% (Swiss National Bank). Central banks use interest rate policy as their primary tool to keep inflation near this target. When inflation exceeds the target, the central bank typically raises interest rates to reduce borrowing and slow demand; when inflation falls below target, rates are lowered to stimulate economic activity.
How is inflation measured in Switzerland?
Inflation in Switzerland is primarily measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average price change of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services over time. Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) publishes CPI data covering categories such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and apparel. The year-over-year percentage change in CPI is the standard inflation rate reported in official statistics and media.
What drives inflation in Switzerland?
Inflation in Switzerland is influenced by both domestic and global factors. Domestic drivers include monetary policy (interest rates set by the central bank), fiscal spending, wage growth, and housing costs. Global factors include commodity prices (especially energy and food), supply chain conditions, and exchange rate movements. The IMF notes that "pass-through from global commodity prices to domestic inflation varies significantly across economies depending on their trade openness and exchange rate regime."
Where can I find historical inflation data for Switzerland?
WorldPulse provides free access to 11 Switzerland inflation time series, including headline CPI, core inflation, and producer prices. Historical data is available via the WorldPulse API and updated automatically from official statistical sources. All data is point-in-time reconstructed, meaning historical values reflect what was originally published rather than retroactively revised figures.
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Data Source
Official data published by Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in Switzerland
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/ch