Lazy Romands? Not at all: The Geneva region is overtaking Zurich – and is the most important economic area in Switzerland
The cantons of Vaud and Geneva together have fewer inhabitants than the canton of Zurich, but a larger gross domestic product. This is shown by new figures from the federal government. French-speaking economic representatives are now calling for more attention in Bern.
The Swiss cantons of Geneva and Vaud together have a larger Gross Domestic Product (GDP) than the canton of Zurich, according to new figures from the Federal Statistical Office. The Geneva region, which includes the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, and Valais, achieved a GDP of 190 billion francs in 2024, while Zurich had a GDP of 167 billion francs.
The new calculation method used by the Federal Statistical Office has led to significant changes in the ranking of cantons by GDP, with Geneva's GDP increasing by almost 50% in 2022. Western Swiss politicians and economic representatives are now calling for more investment in the region's infrastructure and greater recognition in Bern.
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