> In 2023 Switzerland produced 359,655 t of beer, the 56th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.7%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/beer/switzerland/

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# Beer production in Switzerland

In 2023 Switzerland produced 359,655 t of beer, the 56th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.7%. The record was 471,000 t in 1971.

Production, 2023359,655 t
World rank56 of 164
10-year change+6.7%
Record471,000 t1971

## Beer in Switzerland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Switzerland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.19%0.18% in 2013
10-year change+6.7%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belarus/) | 397,000 | 0.21% |
| 55 | [Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/uganda/) | 374,100 | 0.20% |
| 56 | **Switzerland** | 359,655 | 0.19% |
| 57 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bolivia/) | 359,100 | 0.19% |
| 58 | [Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/congo-brazzaville/) | 350,000 | 0.19% |

[Full ranking of 164 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

### Map of world production of beer

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 359,655 | −2.2% |
| 2022 | 367,819 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 338,209 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 340,406 | −7.4% |
| 2019 | 367,600 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 360,300 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 346,400 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 342,200 | −0.5% |
| 2015 | 343,800 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 343,200 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 337,000 | −4.1% |
| 2012 | 351,500 | −0.9% |
| 2011 | 354,600 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 353,900 | −0.5% |
| 2009 | 355,500 | −1.9% |
| 2008 | 362,500 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 350,800 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 349,400 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 341,700 | −4.0% |
| 2004 | 356,100 | −2.3% |
| 2003 | 364,500 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 351,377 | −1.3% |
| 2001 | 355,897 | +25% |
| 2000 | 285,150 | −3.4% |
| 1999 | 295,100 | −1.4% |
| 1998 | 299,300 | −3.4% |
| 1997 | 309,870 | −3.3% |
| 1996 | 320,390 | −5.3% |
| 1995 | 338,205 | −7.3% |
| 1994 | 364,650 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 363,300 | −10.0% |
| 1992 | 403,500 | −2.3% |
| 1991 | 413,050 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 412,350 | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 411,130 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 404,880 | −1.3% |
| 1987 | 410,370 | −1.1% |
| 1986 | 414,760 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 413,200 | −0.0% |
| 1984 | 413,260 | −1.6% |
| 1983 | 420,000 | −0.7% |
| 1982 | 422,940 | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 421,100 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 406,700 | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 406,400 | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 399,800 | −0.9% |
| 1977 | 403,300 | −4.9% |
| 1976 | 423,900 | −1.9% |
| 1975 | 432,000 | −6.7% |
| 1974 | 463,000 | −1.3% |
| 1973 | 469,000 | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 453,000 | −3.8% |
| 1971 | 471,000 | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 470,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 470,000 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 451,000 | −1.1% |
| 1967 | 456,000 | −0.2% |
| 1966 | 457,000 | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 449,000 | −1.1% |
| 1964 | 454,000 | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 439,000 | +8.7% |
| 1962 | 404,000 | +5.2% |
| 1961 | 384,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports3,785 t USD 3.1 m
Exporter rank80 of 149
Imports95,378 t USD 126 m
Importer rank31 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beer in Switzerland?

Switzerland produced 359,655 t in 2023, 0.19% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of beer?

Switzerland ranked 56th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of beer in Switzerland changed?

It rose by 6.7% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 471,000 t in 1971.

### Does Switzerland export or import beer of barley, malted?

In 2024 Switzerland reported exports of 3,785 t (USD 3.1 m) and imports of 95,378 t (USD 126 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/india/)
[All countries producing beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Other products of Switzerland

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/switzerland/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/switzerland/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/switzerland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/switzerland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/switzerland/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/switzerland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/switzerland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/switzerland/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/switzerland/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/switzerland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/switzerland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/switzerland/)
[Agricultural production in Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/switzerland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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