Switzerland: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 4.9 percent as of September 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 4.8 percent. Historically, the average for Switzerland from January 2010 to September 2024 is 4.62 percent. The minimum of 3.7 percent was recorded in May 2023, while the maximum of 5.9 percent was reached in February 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Switzerland: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2024 Sep | 4.9 |
| 2024 Aug | 4.8 |
| 2024 Jul | 4.5 |
| 2024 Jun | 4 |
| 2024 May | 3.9 |
| 2024 Apr | 4 |
| 2024 Mar | 4.2 |
| 2024 Feb | 4.3 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 4.98 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.05 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 4.26 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 3.87 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 8.00 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 66.36 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 46.74 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 61.28 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 71.55 | 2023 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,528.91 | 2022 | hours |
| Self-employment | 16.35 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 4.83 | Q2/2024 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.90 | 9/2024 | percent |