Swiss Hospitals Cut Losses But Most Still Struggle Financially

2025-11-25 02:09:33

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss hospitals narrowed their losses last year, posting a deficit of CHF347 million ($429 million) – down from CHF777 million in 2023. But federal data shows that two-thirds of hospitals reported a worsening financial position. This content was published on November 25, 2025 - 11:08 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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Swiss hospitals saw revenues rise by 3.6% between 2023 and 2024, reaching CHF36.6 billion. Costs were also up, but at a slower pace – up 2.3% to CHF36.95 billion.

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The 2024 financial year ended with a loss of CHF347 million, a marked improvement on the CHF777 million recorded in 2023, the Federal Statistical Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Nearly two-thirds of public hospitals (62%) finished 2024 in the red, compared with just over a third (37%) of private clinics. Overall, two out of three hospitals reported a worse financial position than in 2023.

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