Employment Rate in Switzerland decreased to 79.80 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 80.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Switzerland Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Switzerland unemployment rate for 2024 was 4.11%, a 0.07% increase from 2023.

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<li>Switzerland unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>4.04%</strong>, a <strong>0.08% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Switzerland unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>4.12%</strong>, a <strong>0.89% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Switzerland unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>5.01%</strong>, a <strong>0.2% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Unemployment Rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in June. This dataset provides - Switzerland Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the employment rate in Switzerland is forecast to be around **** percent. This would be a slight decrease compared to the previous year. However, the employment rate only fluctuated very slightly over this timeframe and has been constantly between **** and **** percent. The employment rate is calculated by dividing the number of people aged 15 and over in employment by the total population in the same age group.

According to the forecast published in September 2024, the unemployment rate in Switzerland will average *** percent in 2024 according to the national definition. 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.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at 2.50 percent in June. This dataset provides - Switzerland Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Male: From 15 to 74 Years for Switzerland (LREM74MACHA156S) from 2005 to 2024 about 15 to 74 years, Switzerland, employment-population ratio, males, employment, population, and rate.

The number of employed people in Switzerland stood at approximately 5.34 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the number rose by around 2.17 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. From 2024 to 2026, the number will increase by about 50 thousand people.The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Switzerland (LMUNRRTTCHM156S) from Jan 1970 to Dec 2023 about Switzerland, unemployment, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Male: From 55 to 64 Years for Switzerland (LREM55MACHA156S) from 2005 to 2024 about 55 to 64 years, Switzerland, employment-population ratio, males, employment, population, and rate.

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.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate data was reported at 3.186 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.323 % for 2016. Switzerland Unemployment Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 3.158 % from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2017, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.208 % in 1997 and a record low of 0.500 % in 1990. Switzerland Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Historical chart and dataset showing Switzerland youth unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Employment in Switzerland increased by 0.30 in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Switzerland Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Switzerland County, IN (INSWURN) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Switzerland County, IN; IN; unemployment; rate; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Switzerland (LREMTTTTCHA156S) from 2005 to 2024 about 15 years +, Switzerland, employment-population ratio, employment, population, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Switzerland (LRUNTTTTCHQ156S) from Q2 1999 to Q1 2025 about 15 years +, Switzerland, unemployment, and rate.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at 1.40 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 1.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Switzerland Long Term Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate: % Change data was reported at -4.135 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.228 % for 2016. Switzerland Unemployment Rate: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging -1.609 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2017, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.273 % in 1992 and a record low of -29.437 % in 1999. Switzerland Unemployment Rate: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate: 25 to 39 Years data was reported at 4.038 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.368 % for Jun 2018. Switzerland Unemployment Rate: 25 to 39 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.954 % from Mar 2010 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.218 % in Mar 2014 and a record low of 4.038 % in Sep 2018. Switzerland Unemployment Rate: 25 to 39 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G019: Unemployment Rate: Labour Force Survey: Quarterly.