Switzerland is well-placed in international entrepreneurship rankings. However, the country still has relatively few entrepreneurs.
Switzerland’s economic backdrop forms an excellent environment for entrepreneurs in comparison to the rest of the world. In fact, Switzerland is in 6th place in the 2020 Digital Platform Economy Index, which measures the dynamic nature of entrepreneurial activity in countries with economies based on innovation.
Rank |
Country |
GEDI Index |
|---|---|---|
1 |
United States |
85.0 |
2 |
United Kingdom |
82.7 |
3 |
The Netherlands |
82.4 |
4 |
Canada |
78.2 |
5 |
Sweden |
76.8 |
6 |
Switzerland |
76.3 |
7 |
Norway |
74.4 |
8 |
Denmark | 71.1 |
9 |
Australia |
69.3 |
10 |
Finland |
68.9 |
The entrepreneurial activity rate in Switzerland declined slightly in 2024 (index: 9.89, compared with 10.3 in 2023). It is now similar to Germany (9.84) and Italy (9.63), and slightly lower than France (10.75), according to the latest data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. This report outlines key developments in national entrepreneurial activity and compares Switzerland with similar economies.
The proportion of women entrepreneurs remains lower than that of their male counterparts in Switzerland. But this disparity is declining.
The entrepreneurial spirit of Swiss students is still below the international average. The majority do not dream of establishing a company.
The Swiss economic position is regularly ranked among the best in the world in many fields, such as innovation, for example.
Last modification 21.11.2025
