General practitioners — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 2'178 active companies in general medicine. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 215.7%, with 1'916 new companies registered, and 428 companies liquidated.
- 1'916 new companies
- 428 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
General practitioners — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of General practitioners in Switzerland.
General practitioners — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1'916 companies in general medicine have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'488 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of General practitioners:
Canton of Zurich (367), Canton of Bern (251), and Canton of Vaud (203).
Companies in general medicine are the 63rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 1'916 new companies
- 2'178 active companies
- ** year to date
General practitioners — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 231 companies in general medicine were incorporated. In that same period, 64 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 8.3% growth in Switzerland.
- 231 new companies
- 64 liquidated companies
- * month to date
General practitioners — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for General practitioners in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
General practitioners — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 2'178 companies in general medicine, most are active in
General medical practice activities (2'178).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
General practitioners
Nb of legal entities
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General medical practice activities
2'178
Companies in general medicine in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
General practitioners — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 8 companies in general medicine have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1583 Villarepos
23/07/2026
8405 Winterthur
10/07/2026
4102 Binningen
08/07/2026
General practitioners — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3 companies in general medicine have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
17/07/2026
8400 Winterthur
23/06/2026
3074 Muri b. Bern
19/06/2026
General practitioners – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 78 companies in general medicine have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of domicile
06/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/08/2026