Unemployment Rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at 2.80 percent in May. This dataset provides - Switzerland Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the average unemployment rate for 25 to 49-year-olds was 2.5 percent. Among 15 to 24-year-olds, the unemployment rate was 2.2 percent. The unemployment rate represents the proportion of unemployed people in the total civilian labor force and is an indicator of the labor market and employment situation as well as part of the unemployment statistics.

Key information about Switzerland Unemployment Rate

• Switzerland Unemployment Rate increased to 4.44% in Dec 2024, from the previously reported figure of 4.29% in Nov 2024.
• Switzerland Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Dec 2024, with an average rate of 4.13%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.91% in Feb 2021 and a record low of 1.53% in Jan 1991.
• The data is reported by reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
• In the latest reports, Switzerland Population reached 8.96 million people in Dec 2023.

In 2024, the average unemployment rate for Swiss nationals was 1.6 percent. For foreigners, the unemployment rate was more than double at around 4.6 percent. However, both the unemployment rate for Swiss nationals and foreigners have increased compared to the previous year.

Unemployment with advanced education (% of total labor force with advanced education) in Switzerland was reported at 3.07 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Unemployment with advanced education (% of total unemployment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

The youth unemployment rate in Switzerland saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 7.94 percent. However, 2024 marked the second consecutive increase of the youth unemployment rate. The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population aged 15 to 24 currently without work but in search of employment. The youth unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more statistics on other topics about Switzerland with key insights such as labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Switzerland (LMUNRLTTCHM647S) from Jan 1955 to Dec 2023 about Switzerland, participation, and unemployment.

Switzerland: Unemployment rate for males: The latest value from 2023 is 3.87 percent, a decline from 4.06 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 6.42 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1991 to 2023 is 3.6 percent. The minimum value, 1.2 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 4.91 percent was recorded in 2021.

The average unemployment rate in Switzerland in 2024 was at 2.4 percent, according to the national definition (SECO)*. This was an increase compared to the previous year when the unemployment rate was at 2 percent and the lowest rate within this specific timeframe.

Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Switzerland was reported at 4.11 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on April of 2025.

Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Switzerland was reported at 3.894 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Unemployment, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on April of 2025.

In 2024, the average unemployment rate in Switzerland was 2.6 percent for men and 2.3 percent for women. This was an increase for both men and women compared to the previous year.

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Switzerland was reported at 4.357 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Unemployment, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on April of 2025.

In 2023, those who were long-term unemployed accounted for around 10.5 percent of all unemployed people in Switzerland. This was a significant decrease compared to the previous year at 14.6 percent. People who have been registered as unemployed for more than one year are considered long-term unemployed.

Graph and download economic data for Harmonized Unemployment: Monthly Levels: Aged 25 and over: All Persons for Switzerland (LFHUADTTCHQ647N) from Q2 1999 to Q3 2023 about Switzerland, 25 years +, and unemployment.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) in Switzerland was reported at 7.857 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Switzerland - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Key information about Switzerland Labour Productivity Growth

• Switzerland Labour Productivity dropped by 0.89 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 1.40 % in the previous quarter
• Switzerland Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2011 to Dec 2024, averaging at 0.38 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.89 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -5.28 % in Jun 2020

• In the latest reports, Switzerland Population reached 8.96 Person mn in Dec 2023
• Its Unemployment Rate increased to 4.44 % in Dec 2024
• Monthly Earnings of Switzerland stood at 6,641.50 USD in Dec 2023
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 67.83 % in Dec 2024

The youth unemployment rate in Switzerland increased by 0.5 percentage points (+6.67 percent) in 2023. In total, the youth unemployment rate amounted to eight percent in 2023. The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population aged 15 to 24 currently without work but in search of employment. The youth unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more statistics on other topics about Switzerland with key insights such as labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Switzerland saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 84.02 percent. However, 2024 marked the second consecutive increase of the labor participation rate. The labor force participation rate is the share of people aged 15 and over who are economically active (i.e. employed or actively searching for work). It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more statistics on other topics about Switzerland with key insights such as youth unemployment rate.

Key information about Switzerland population

• The Switzerland population reached 9.0 million people in Dec 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 8.8 million people in Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.0 million people in Dec 2023 and a record low of 4.7 million people in Dec 1950

• In the latest reports, Switzerland Unemployment Rate dropped to 4.3 % in Mar 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Switzerland population was 6,641.5 USD in Dec 2023
• Switzerland Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 67.3 % in Mar 2024