Switzerland: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2016 is 185.59 percent, an increase from 182.24 percent in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 70.71 percent, based on data from 172 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1960 to 2016 is 132.14 percent. The minimum value, 97.01 percent, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 185.59 percent was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.