Food price anomalies in Switzerland

Switzerland: Food price anomalies was -0.51 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.51
Change on year
down 138.9%
World rank
149th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.31
in 2023
All-time low
-1.8
in 2011
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Food price anomalies in Switzerland, 2010–2024

-2-1012010201720242010: -1.22011: -1.82012: 0.72013: 1.12014: 0.572015: 0.282016: 0.512017: -0.172018: 0.172019: -0.312020: 0.62021: -1.62022: -0.232023: 1.32024: -0.51

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, food price anomalies in Switzerland stood at -0.51.

That represents a change of down 138.9% on the previous year and down 189.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food price anomalies in Switzerland peaked at 1.31 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.8, in 2011.

Switzerland ranks 149th of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Food price anomalies in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Food price anomalies in Switzerland, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 -1.25 —
2011 -1.8 +44.0%
2012 0.7 -138.9%
2013 1.11 +58.6%
2014 0.57 -48.6%
2015 0.28 -50.9%
2016 0.51 +82.1%
2017 -0.17 -133.3%
2018 0.17 -200.0%
2019 -0.31 -282.4%
2020 0.6 -293.5%
2021 -1.55 -358.3%
2022 -0.23 -85.2%
2023 1.31 -669.6%
2024 -0.51 -138.9%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's -0.51 is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.295, 1.7× the median. (70 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's -0.51 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.48, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.019 -1.8 1.11 10
2020s -0.076 -1.55 1.31 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 148 Poland -0.5 compare
  2. 150 Laos -0.52 compare
  3. 151 Belgium -0.53 compare
  4. 152 Finland -0.55 compare

See the full ranking of 201 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food price anomalies in Switzerland?
Food price anomalies in Switzerland was -0.51 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest food price anomalies recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 1.31 in 2023.
What is the lowest food price anomalies recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was -1.8 in 2011.
How does Switzerland rank for food price anomalies?
Switzerland ranks 149th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is food price anomalies rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 189.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food price anomalies
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
201 places, 3,005 data points, 2010–2024
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