Country comparison

KOF Barometer by Country

The KOF Economic Barometer is a Swiss leading indicator compiled monthly by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. It aggregates roughly 200 series into a single composite designed to lead Swiss GDP growth.

Why compare KOF Barometer across countries?

Because the SNB's policy framework is heavily growth- and currency-driven rather than inflation-targeting in the conventional sense, the KOF reading is a meaningful CHF input. Sharp drops increase the case for SNB easing or further FX intervention.

How to read the country list

Watch the level relative to the long-run mean (100) and the direction over three to six months.

Supported countries

Filter by country, currency, source, cadence, or unit.

Country / Currency Frequency Unit Source History Links
Switzerland
CHF / Swiss Franc
Monthly Index KOF Swiss Economic Institute History from 2000-01-31 (26.4 years)