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 April 2025, the canton of Jura had the highest unemployment rate in Switzerland at around 4.8 percent. Geneva followed in second place with an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent.

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.

The number of unemployed persons in Switzerland decreased to 126877 in June of 2025 from 127944 in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Switzerland Unemployed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Switzerland (LMUNRRTTCHQ156S) from Q1 1970 to Q4 2023 about Switzerland, unemployment, and rate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Switzerland Unemployment data was reported at 143.142 Person th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 149.317 Person th for 2016. Switzerland Unemployment data is updated yearly, averaging 17.792 Person th from Dec 1948 (Median) to 2017, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 188.304 Person th in 1997 and a record low of 0.081 Person th in 1973. Switzerland Unemployment 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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Monthly Unemployment Total: 15 Years or over for Switzerland (LFHUTTTTCHA647N) from 1999 to 2024 about Switzerland and unemployment.

Switzerland: Unemployment rate forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 2.7 percent, unchanged from 2.7 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 6.28 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1980 to 2030 is 2.54 percent. The minimum value, 0.19 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 5.2 percent was recorded in 1997.

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 June of 2025.

The youth unemployment rate in Switzerland was 7.94 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the youth unemployment rate rose by 4.67 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.