Switzerland: Business freedom

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 Switzerland

Business freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 89
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 77
 Min - Max 70 - 89
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 89 points, an increase from 84 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 62 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1996 to 2024 is 77 points. The minimum value, 70 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 89 points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Switzerland - Business freedom - Recent values chart

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Switzerland - Business freedom - historical chart - 1996-2024




The Business Freedom index for Switzerland from The Heritage Foundation measures the ability to start, operate, and close a business. It reflects the overall burden of regulations and the efficiency of the government of Switzerland in the regulatory process.
Definition: The Business freedom index is based on 10 indicators, using data from the World Bank’s Doing Business study: Starting a business-procedures (number), time (days), cost (% of income per capita), and minimum capital (% of income per capita); Obtaining a license—procedures (number), time (days), and cost (% of income per capita); Closing a business—time (years), cost (% of estate), and recovery rate (cents on the dollar).

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 Property rights 94 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 91 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 96 2024 points
 Business freedom 89 2024 points
 Labor freedom 61 2024 points
 Monetary freedom 80.80 2024 points
 Trade freedom 86 2024 points
 Investment freedom 85 2024 points
 Financial freedom 80 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 83 2024 index points
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