Even though Switzerland tops the world rankings for rail travel by passenger-kilometres per capita, the car remains the country's favourite means of transport. For freight transport, efforts are under way to shift from road to rail.
Switzerland's financial sector is a global leader in wealth management, with Swiss banks, insurance companies and pension funds generating around 10% of the country's value-added. Switzerland both shapes and implements international standards.
The Swiss economy is service-oriented, but also has a strong, export-focused industrial sector. Swiss watches, which are a product of this sector, are known worldwide for their high quality.
Switzerland's ultra-modern radio and television, mobile, fixed network and broadband infrastructure makes it a highly attractive location for businesses.
The Energy Strategy 2050 is intended to make Switzerland climate-neutral and less dependent on energy imports: consumption is to be reduced and the share of renewable energies increased.
A stable labour market, characterised by low unemployment, contributes to a high GDP and ensures the strength of both the social safety net and healthcare system.
