switzerland predictions for 2024

Read 12 predictions about Switzerland in 2024, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for Switzerland in 2024

International relations predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

Politics predictions for Switzerland in 2024

Politics related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

  • Switzerland gradually disengages overseas aid in Latin America and East Asia by this year. Likelihood: 90 percent1

Government predictions for Switzerland in 2024

Government related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

  • Switzerland’s non-EU/European Economic Area (EEA) work permit quota remains unchanged, with 4,000 Short-term L permits (up to 24 months) and 4,500 Long-term B permits (more than 24 months) offered. Likelihood: 75 percent.1
  • Switzerland introduces USB-C as the standard charging port for devices in the country, following the same timeline as the European Union (EU). Likelihood: 75 percent.1
  • The government ends its tax exemption of electric vehicles. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
  • Health insurance premiums rise by an average of 8.7% year-over-year due to an aging population, and new drugs and treatments. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

Economy predictions for Switzerland in 2024

Economy related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

  • Petrol prices in Switzerland increase by up to ten cents per liter this year compared to 2020 prices. Likelihood: 90 percent1

Technology predictions for Switzerland in 2024

Technology related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

  • The Swiss radio industry gradually phases out analog radio broadcasting via FM by the end of this year. Likelihood: 100 percent1

Culture predictions for Switzerland in 2024

Culture related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

Defense predictions for in 2024

Defense related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

  • Switzerland’s military expenditure grows to value US$5.89 billion this year, up from US$5.32 billion in 2020. Likelihood: 90 percent1

Infrastructure predictions for Switzerland in 2024

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Switzerland in 2024 include:

  • Swiss telecoms regulator BAKOM opens the 3400-3500 MHz (3.4-3.5 GHz) band for enterprises to deploy private 5G networks. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
  • The government requires all new buildings to have a solar installation on their roofs. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • New night-train services linking Switzerland with Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Rome roll out this year. Likelihood: 75 percent1
  • The work on upgrading and extending the A9, which links Valais with the A4 in the neighboring cantons of Uri and Schwyz, is completed this year. Likelihood: 90 percent1

Environment predictions for Switzerland in 2024

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Science predictions for Switzerland in 2024

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Health predictions for Switzerland in 2024

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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