Gross domestic product in 2nd quarter 2012
Bern, 4.9.2012 - The real gross domestic product (GDP) for Switzerland fell in the 2nd quarter of 2012 by 0.1%* compared with the 1st quarter 2012. The export of goods and services delivered a negative contribution to GDP growth. By contrast, private and public consumption contributed positively to growth. On the production side there was a reduction in value-added in the industry and trade sectors as well as in those associated with the delivery of financial services. This led to a 0.5% rise in GDP compared with the 2nd quarter 2011.