Switzerland

Switzerland ranks 3rd of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 61.7. This is 98% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Switzerland in the 99th percentile, 16.4 points above the global average of 45.4.

Switzerland performs best in Resource Efficiency (2nd) and Intellectual Capital (2nd), and weakest in Natural Capital (109th) and Social Capital (27th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Governance 2nd, Economic Sustainability 9th.

Switzerland's GSCI score has remained broadly stable over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-1.7 points).

Switzerland has a population of 9.0 million, 78% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 219 people per km², 3.8 times the world average (58). Its GDP is $936.6 billion, 65% above the average country ($569.2 billion).

Switzerland's GDP per capita is $103,670, 7.6 times the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.