Switzerland: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 1.28 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.43 percent. Historically, the average for Switzerland from January 2001 to June 2026 is 1.46 percent. The minimum of -18.3 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 38.28 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Switzerland: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 1.28 |
| 2026 May | 3.43 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.19 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.39 |
| 2026 Feb | 0.4 |
| 2026 Jan | 0.2 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.4 |
| 2025 Nov | 1.7 |
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Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction.
Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year.
The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -13.10 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 102.70 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.28 | 6/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 172.47 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | 4.55 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -10.67 | 6/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 96.86 | 5/2026 | points |