Opticians — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'189 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 4.1%, with 538 new companies registered, and 491 companies liquidated.
- 538 new companies
- 491 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in Switzerland.
Opticians — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 538 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 47 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (200), Canton of Bern (138), and Canton of Vaud (136).
Companies in optics are the 90th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 538 new companies
- 1'189 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 44 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 24 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.7% growth in Switzerland.
- 44 new companies
- 24 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Opticians in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'189 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (1'189).
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.
Opticians
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Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods
1'189
Companies in optics in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 2 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4912 Aarwangen
13/10/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
05/08/2026
Opticians — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 2 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2000 Neuchâtel
08/10/2026
4665 Oftringen
20/07/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
19/06/2026
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 17 companies in optics 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 status
02/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/10/2026