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Number of businesses in the cultural sector growing faster than in the economy as a whole
Switzerland recorded a record 70,000 cultural organisations in 2024, a 27 % increase since 2011. In the same period, the overall economy grew by 16 %. However, the cultural sector saw a decline in jobs and organisational size in 2024.
Published
11 Sept 2026
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Switzerland recorded a record 70,000 cultural organisations in 2024, a 27 % increase since 2011. In the same period, the overall economy grew by 16 %. However, the cultural sector saw a decline in jobs and organisational size in 2024.
Why it matters
The rapid expansion of cultural organisations points to a growing sector where AI could play a role in enhancing efficiency and innovation.
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