Gross domestic product of the DACH countries from 2000 to 2027

The DACH region in Europe comprises the countries of Germany (D), Austria (A), and Switzerland (CH). In 2021, the gross domestic product (GDP) of all DACH countries amounted to approximately 6.54 trillion U.S. dollars. Just under 77 percent of this was from Germany, while 15 percent came from Switzerland, and 9 percent from Austria. In comparison to population distribution across the region, Switzerland's GDP per capita was much higher than the other two countries.

Germany’s economy

Germany’s economy is the largest in Europe, with the majority of the country’s GDP coming from its service sector. The country’s service sector encompasses tourism, financial services, real estate, and other industries. This reflects Germany’s standing as a central financial and political pillar of the European Union, and its position as a popular tourist destination.

Grouping the DACH countries

The DACH countries are closely associated both geographically and culturally, primarily through shared use of the German language. The region hosts over 100 million inhabitants, with a life expectancy at birth of around 82 years, ten years more than global life expectancy. The DACH countries enjoy a high standard of living, which is reflected in a large GDP per capita in each country.