# Swiss Q2 GDP jumps 1.5%, fastest growth since 2021 2026-08-14T14:47:17+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Switzerland's economy grew 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to June, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2021, the country's economy ministry SECO said on Friday. The industrial sector drove the expansion, led by chemicals and pharmaceuticals. SECO said services also grew, with data adjusted for sporting events. Pantheon Macroeconomics economist Ankita Amajuri attributed much of the surge to front-running of drug exports to the U.S. ahead of tariffs of up to 15% on pharmaceuticals that took effect on July 31. The Swiss franc has weakened against the euro since March. The KOF economic barometer rose above its Q2 average in July, though activity is expected to soften in the second half of the year. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Pantheon Macroeconomics, SECO, Switzerland Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/swiss-q2-gdp-jumps-1-5-fastest-growth-since-2021/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/swiss-q2-gdp-jumps-1-5-fastest-growth-since-2021/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.