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Background
Every quarter, the State of Fribourg's Statistics and Data Service comments on the canton's economic situation. It draws in particular on surveys by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich. The international context remains marked by geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
The key points
On 13 November 2026, the service published its November indicators: the Fribourg economy remains robust, despite mixed signals. The KOF surveys for October show an improvement in industry, while retail is slightly down.
The unemployment rate remains stable and the hotel sector set a new quarterly record for overnight stays. New car registrations continue to stabilise. On the other hand, business bankruptcies keep rising and the volume of authorised construction fell in the third quarter of 2026.
What it means for businesses
- Fribourg industry : an improving assessment of business conditions, according to the KOF
- Hotels : a record for overnight stays in a quarter
- Construction : fewer projects authorised in the third quarter of 2026
- Retail : a slight decline
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