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Swiss Jobless Rate Falls to Near 6-Year Low
The Swiss unemployment rate fell to a non-seasonally adjusted 2.7 percent in April 2018 from 2.9 percent in the previous month, while markets were expecting it to remain unchanged. It was the lowest jobless rate since July 2012, as the number of unemployed declined further.
Published on 2018-05-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2014
The Swiss unemployment rate fell to a non-seasonally adjusted 2.9 percent in March 2018 from 3.2 percent in the prior month and below market expectations of 3 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since September 2014, as the number of unemployed declined further.
Published on 2018-04-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Falls to 3-Month Low of 3.2% in February
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly edged down to 3.2 percent in February of 2018 from 3.3 percent in the prior month while markets expected 3.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since November 2017, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers dropped.
Published on 2018-03-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Stays at 8-Month High of 3.3%
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate came in at 3.3 percent in January of 2018, the same as in the prior month but slightly below market consensus of 3.4 percent. It remained the highest jobless rate since April 2017.
Published on 2018-02-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Rises to 8-Month High of 3.3%
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in December of 2017 from 3.1 percent in the prior month. It was the highest jobless rate since April, and above market consensus of 3.1 percent, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers went up.
Published on 2018-01-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Rises to 6-Month High of 3.1%
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate edged up to 3.1 percent in November of 2017 from 3.0 percent in the prior five months. It was the highest jobless rate since May and in line with market consensus, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers increased.
Published on 2017-12-07

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady at 3.0% for 5th Month
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.0 percent in October of 2017, the same as in the prior four months. The figure remained at its lowest since October 2014 and in line with market consensus.
Published on 2017-11-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady at 3.0% for 4th Month
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.0 percent in September of 2017, the same as in the prior three months. The figure remained at its lowest since October 2014 and matching market consensus.
Published on 2017-10-10

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady at 3.0% for 3rd Month
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.0 percent in August of 2017, the same as in the prior two months. The figure remained at its lowest since October 2014 and in line with market consensus.
Published on 2017-09-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady at 32-Month Low in July
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.0 percent in July of 2017, the same as in June and in line with market estimates. The jobless rate remained at its lowest since October 2014, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers fell.
Published on 2017-08-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Falls To 32-Month Low Of 3.0% In June
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.0 percent in June of 2017 from 3.1 percent in May and in line with market estimates. It was the lowest jobless rate since October 2014, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers fell.
Published on 2017-07-07

Swiss Jobless Rate Falls To 10-Month Low Of 3.1% In March
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate declined to 3.1 percent in May of 2017 from 3.3 percent in April and in line with market estimates. It was the lowest jobless rate since July 2016, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers fell.
Published on 2017-06-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Falls To 5-Month Low Of 3.3% In April
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.3 percent in April of 2017 from 3.4 percent in March and in line with market estimates. It was the lowest jobless figure since November 2016, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers went down.
Published on 2017-05-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Falls To 4-Month Low Of 3.4% In March
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.4 percent in March of 2017 from 3.6 percent in February and in line with market estimates. It was the lowest jobless figure since November 2016, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers went down.
Published on 2017-04-07

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Down To 3.6% In February
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.6 percent in February of 2017 from 3.7 percent in January, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers went down.
Published on 2017-03-09

Switzerland Jobless Rate Up To 11-Month High Of 3.7%
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.7 percent in January of 2017, compared to a 3.5 percent in December while market expected 3.6 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since February 2016, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers went up.
Published on 2017-02-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Up to 8-Month High of 3.5% in December
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.5 percent in December of 2016, compared to a 3.3 percent in November and above market estimates of 3.3 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since April, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers went up.
Published on 2017-01-10

Swiss Jobless Rate Rises To 7-Month High
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in November of 2016, compared to a 3.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest jobless figure since April, as the number of unemployed went up. Adjusted for seasonal factors, the unemployment rate also stood at 3.3 percent, unchanged from the prior two months.
Published on 2016-12-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady for 3rd Month at 3.2%
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.2 percent in October of 2016, the same as in the previous two months and in line with market estimates. The number of unemployed was virtually stable while that of jobseekers rose slightly.
Published on 2016-11-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady at 3.2% in September
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.2 percent in September of 2016, unchanged from the previous month and in line with market estimates. The number of unemployed rose slightly while that of jobseekers were down.
Published on 2016-10-10

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.2% in August
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2 percent in August of 2016 from 3.1 percent in previous two months and slightly above market estimates of 3.1 percent, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers were up.
Published on 2016-09-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady at 3.1% in July
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.1 percent in July of 2016, the same pace as in June and matching market estimates. The number of unemployed rose slightly while that of jobseekers were down.
Published on 2016-08-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Falls to 11-Month Low
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.1 percent in June 2016 from a downwardly revised 3.2 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 3.3 percent. It was the lowest level since July last year, as the number of unemployed fell 4.1 percent.
Published on 2016-07-08

Switzerland Jobless Rate at 8-Month Low
Switzerland unadjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.3 percent in May of 2016 from 3.5 percent in April and below market expectations. It is the lowest jobless rate since October 2015 as the number of unemployed and jobseekers were down.
Published on 2016-06-09

Switzerland Jobless rate Edges Down to 3.5% in April
Switzerland unadjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.5 percent in April of 2016 from 3.6 percent in March and in line with expectations as the number of unemployed and jobseekers were down.
Published on 2016-05-10

Switzerland Jobless Rate Edges Down to 3.6%
Switzerland unadjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.6 percent in March of 2016 from 3.7 percent in the previous month and in line with expectations, as the number of unemployed and jobseekers were down.
Published on 2016-04-08

Switzerland Jobless Rate Edges Down in February
Switzerland unadjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.7 percent in February of 2016 from 3.8 percent in the previous month and less than market expectations. The number of unemployed was down while that of jobseekers went up.
Published on 2016-03-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Highest Since March 2010
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.8 percent in January of 2016 from 3.7 percent in the previous month and staying above market expectations. It was the highest level since March of 2010, as a strong Swiss franc continued to pressure the country's job market leading to a rise in the number of unemployed.
Published on 2016-02-09

Swiss Jobless Rate at Nearly 5-1/2-Year High
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate increased 3.7 percent in December of 2015 from 3.4 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the highest level since September 2010, as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went up. Youth unemployment also rose 2.8 percent from a month earlier.
Published on 2016-01-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Highest in 8 Months
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate slightly increased to 3.4 percent in November of 2015 from 3.3 percent in the previous month and above market expectations. It is the highest rate since March, as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went up. Youth unemployment also rose 1.2 percent from a month earlier. 
Published on 2015-12-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.3% in October
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate slightly increased to 3.3 percent in October of 2015 from 3.2 percent in the previous month and matching market expectations, as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went up. Yet, youth unemployment declined by 3.9 percent from a month earlier.
Published on 2015-11-10

Swiss Jobless Rate Steady in September
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2 percent in September of 2015 from the previous month and below market expectations though the number of jobseekers and unemployed were up.
Published on 2015-10-08

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.2% in August
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate slightly increased to 3.2 percent in August of 2015 from 3.1 percent in the previous month and missing market forecasts, as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went up. Youth unemployment also rose 6.4 percent from a month earlier.
Published on 2015-09-08

Swiss Jobless Rate steady in July
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.1 percent in July of 2015 from the previous month but above market forecasts, as the number of jobseekers were down while unemployed went up.
Published on 2015-08-07

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Down in June
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate declined to 3.1 percent in June of 2015 from 3.2 percent in the previous month and beating market forecasts, as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went down.
Published on 2015-07-07

Swiss Jobless Rate at 7-Month Low
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate declined to 3.2 percent in May of 2015 from 3.3 percent in the previous month and matching market forecasts. It is the lowest figure since November 2014, as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went down.
Published on 2015-06-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Down in April
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate declined to 3.3 percent in April of 2015 from 3.4 percent in the previous month as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went down.
Published on 2015-05-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Falls in March
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate declined to 3.4 percent in March of 2015 from 3.5 percent in the previous month as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went down.
Published on 2015-04-10

Swiss Jobless Rate Unchanged in February
Swiss unadjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5 percent in February of 2015 from the previous month as the number of unemployed was down while jobseekers were slightly up.
Published on 2015-03-10

Swiss Unemployment Rate Highest in 11-Months
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate increased to 3.5 percent in January of 2015 from 3.4 percent in the previous month as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went up. It is the highest level since February 2014.
Published on 2015-02-10

Swiss Unemployment Rate Highest Since March
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate increased to 3.4 percent in December of 2014 from 3.2 percent in the previous month as the number of jobseekers and unemployed went up.
Published on 2015-01-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Edges Up in November
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate slightly increased to 3.2 percent in November of 2014 from 3.1 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since April.
Published on 2014-12-09

Swiss Unemployment Rate Up to 3.1% in October
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate slightly increased to 3.1 percent in October of 2014 from 3.0 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since April.
Published on 2014-11-07

Swiss Unemployment Rate Unchanged in September
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.0 percent in September of 2014 from the previous month and below market forecasts.
Published on 2014-10-08

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Unchanged in July
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate remained steady at 2.9 percent in July of 2014 from the previous month, decreasing slightly from 3.0 percent registered a year ago. The number of unemployed enrolled at the regional employment centers increased slightly from the previous month.
Published on 2014-08-08

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Falls Further in June
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate declined for the fourth straight month to 2.9 percent in June of 2014 from 3.0 percent in the previous month, reaching the lowest rate in a year.
Published on 2014-07-07

Swiss Unemployment Rate Down to 3%
Switzerland’s unadjusted jobless rate fell for the third month in a row to 3 percent in May of 2014 from 3.2 percent in the previous period, but the number of job vacancies also decreased.
Published on 2014-06-10

Swiss Unemployment Rate Falls in April
Switzerland’s jobless rate fell for the second consecutive month to 3.2 percent in April of 2014 from 3.3 percent in the previous month. When adjusted for seasonal factors, the unemployment rate stood at 3.2 percent, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2014-05-07

Swiss Unemployment Rate Falls in March
Swiss unadjusted jobless rate decreased to 3.3 percent in March of 2014 from 3.5 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2014-04-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Flat at 3.5%
Switzerland’s unadjusted jobless rate remained steady at 3.5 percent in February for the second straight month. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 3.4 percent.
Published on 2014-03-07

Swiss Unemployment Rate Stable in January
Switzerland’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5 percent in January of 2014. The number of job seekers rose by 2975 to 208777. Compared to the same period last year, the number of unemployed persons rose by 7000.
Published on 2014-02-10

Swiss Unemployment Rate Up to 3.5% in December
In December, Switzerland's jobless rate was registered at 3.5 percent, up from 3.2 percent in the previous month as the number of unemployed increased by 10.4 thousand persons. Youth unemployment increased slightly by 654 persons.
Published on 2014-01-10

Swiss Unemployment Edges Up to 3.2% in November
In November, Switzerland's jobless rate was registered at 3.2 percent, up from 3.1 percent in the previous month, increasing by 7.9 thousand persons on an annual basis. Youth unemployment decreased slightly by 116 persons.
Published on 2013-12-09

Swiss Unemployment Rate Up to 3.1% in October
In October, Switzerland's jobless rate was registered at 3.1 percent, up from 3 percent in the previous month. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment increased to 7.9 thousand persons (+6.3 percent). Youth unemployment decreased by 926 persons.
Published on 2013-11-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.0% in September
In September, Switzerland's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.0 percent. Compared to September of 2012, unemployment increased by 10.73 thousand people (+8.9 percent). Youth unemployment increased by 579 persons.
Published on 2013-10-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.0% in August
In August, Switzerland's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.0 percent. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment increased by 10,133 people (+8.5 percent). Youth unemployment increased by 2,565 persons to 20,197.
Published on 2013-09-09

Swiss Unemployment Rate Up to 3.0% in June
In July, Switzerland's unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 3.0 percent. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment increased by 12,222 people (+10.5 percent). Youth unemployment increased by 2,065 persons to 17,631.
Published on 2013-08-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Down to 2.9% in June
Switzerland's unemployment rate fell to 2.9 percent in June from 3.0 percent in the previous month. In June of 2012, Swiss unemployment rate was 2.7 percent. Youth unemployment decreased to 2.8 percent from 2.9 percent in the previous month but is up 0.2 percentage points from June of 2012.
Published on 2013-07-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Falls to 3% in May
The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Switzerland declined for the third consecutive month in May, dropping to 3 percent from 3.1 percent in April.
Published on 2013-06-10

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Down to 3.1% in April
In April, the unemployment rate fell for the second month in a row to 3.1 percent, from 3.2 percent recorded in the previous month.
Published on 2013-05-07

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Down to 3.2% in March
The unemployment rate fell from 3.4 percent in February 2013 to 3.2 percent in March. At end of March 139 thousand unemployed were enrolled at the regional employment centers, 7 thousand less than in the previous month.
Published on 2013-04-09

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Up to 3.4 Percent in January
In January of 2013, 148 thousand people were registered as unemployed with the regional employment offices (RFOs) or 5 thousand more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate increased from 3.3 percent in December of 2012 to 3.4 percent in the month under review.
Published on 2013-02-13

Unemployment Rate in Switzerland Rises to 3.1% in November
The unemployment rate increased from 2.9% in October 2012 to 3.1% during the month under review. Unemployment rose 10 958 people (9.0%) compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.
Published on 2012-12-11

Swiss Unemployment Rate at 2.9% in October
Switzerland's unemployment rate rose from 2.8 to 2.9 percent in October, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) reported on November 7.
Published on 2011-11-07

Switzerland's Unemployment Falls to 2.8% in June
Switzerland’s unemployment rate continued to move downwards, falling to 2.8 percent in June from 2.9 percent in May.
Published on 2011-07-08

Swiss Unemployment Falls to 3.1% in April
Switzerland’s unemployment rate continued to move downwards, falling to 3.1 percent in April from 3.4 percent in March, a decline of more than 22 percent compared to April 2010.
Published on 2011-05-07

Swiss Jobless Rate Drops in March to 3.4%
Unemployment rate in Switzerland fell to 3.4 percent in March from 3.6 percent in February, State Secretariat For Economic Affairs said on April 8.
Published on 2011-04-08

Canada's Unemployment Rate Stable in February
In Canada, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.8%. Employment edged up in February (+15,000), bringing total gains over the past three months to 115,000. Over the past 12 months, employment has risen by 1.9% (+322,000).
Published on 2011-03-11

Swiss Jobless Rate Drops to 3.4% in February
The unemployment rate in Switzerland dropped to 3.4% from 3.5% in the previous month, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said on March 8.
Published on 2011-03-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Unchanged in January
The unemployment rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at 3.5% in January, official data showed on February 8.
Published on 2011-02-09

Swiss Unemployment Rate Steady in December
The number of jobless went up slightly in December and for 2010 as a whole. While most experts feel there is little to worry about, the strong franc is a concern.
Published on 2011-01-09

Swiss Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.6 percent in November
The Swiss unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points in November to 3.6 percent, the latest official data showed on December 7.
Published on 2010-12-09

Swiss Jobless Rate Drops to 3.6%
The Swiss jobless rate fell to the lowest in more than 1 1/2 years in October as companies boosted their workforce to meet global export demand.
Published on 2010-11-08

Swiss Unemployment Stays Flat in May
Switzerland's seasonally adjusted jobless rate in May was 4%, unchanged from April, latest report from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs showed Tuesday. There were 156,453 unemployed people in May, down from 157,793 in April.
Published on 2010-06-08

Swiss Unemployment Remains at 11-year High
Unemployment in Switzerland remained at an 11-year high in November as the impact of recession lingered in the jobs market despite a recent return to economic growth.
Published on 2009-12-09

Swiss Unemployment Highest in Over 4 Years
Unemployment in Switzerland rose to 4.0 percent in October from 3.9 percent in September, hitting the highest level since February 2005 although economists said deterioration in the job market seems to be slowing.
Published on 2009-11-06

Swiss Unemployment Rate Climbs
Switzerland's unemployment rate climbed to 3.9 percent in September, up from 3.8 percent a month earlier, official figures showed Wednesday.
Published on 2009-10-07

Swiss Unemployment Rises
Unemployment in Switzerland rose in August to 3.8 per cent as job vacancy advertisements were also in decline, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs reported. Compared to the same period last year, the conferederation's unemployment rate has jump 60 per cent.
Published on 2009-09-08

Swiss Unemployment Rises to Highest in Almost 5 Years
Swiss unemployment increased to the highest in almost five years in July as a slump in exports prompted companies to eliminate jobs
Published on 2009-08-07

Swiss Unemployment Hits Highest Level in Over 3 years
The unemployment rate shot up in June to 3.6 per cent or 140,253 people, the steepest rise in three years.
Published on 2009-07-08

Swiss Unemployment Rises to Highest Since July 2006
Swiss unemployment rose to the highest in almost three years in April as falling demand prompted companies to cut jobs.
Published on 2009-05-08

Swiss Unemployment Rises to Two-Year High
Swiss unemployment rose to the highest in more than two years in March as falling orders prompted companies to cut back production.
Published on 2009-04-09

Swiss Unemployment is Accelerating
Unemployment in Switzerland rose to its highest level in 2 years in February as companies continued to axe jobs at a faster rate in reaction to the economic downturn.
Published on 2009-03-09

Swiss Unemployment Rises to 2-year High in January
Unemployment in Switzerland rose to its highest level in 2 years in January as companies axed jobs at a faster rate in reaction to the economic downturn.
Published on 2009-02-06

Swiss Unemployment Rises
The seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased to 2.7 percent from 2.6 percent the previous month, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs in Bern said today.
Published on 2008-12-09

Swiss Unemployment Rises
The number of people unemployed in Switzerland rose in October as a gloomy outlook for the world economy prompted companies to scale back their payrolls.
Published on 2008-11-07

Swiss Unemployment Rises for First Time in Five Years
Swiss unemployment rose for the first time in five years in September as a worsening global credit squeeze weighed on economic growth.
Published on 2008-10-10

Swiss July Unemployment Rate Holds at Six-Year Low
Swiss unemployment fell in July as new orders from Asia prompted manufacturers to hire, keeping the jobless rate at the lowest level since 2002 for a sixth month.
Published on 2008-09-15

Swiss July Unemployment Rate Holds at Six-Year Low
Swiss unemployment fell in July as new orders from Asia prompted manufacturers to hire, keeping the jobless rate at the lowest level since 2002 for a sixth month.
Published on 2008-08-08

Swiss April Jobless Rate Rises
The Swiss jobless rate unexpectedly rose for the first time in more than four years in April as the global credit crisis and the prospect of an economic slowdown prompted companies to cut jobs.
Published on 2008-05-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate Unchanged in March
Swiss unemployment rate was steady at 2.5% in March and equal to the lowest level since 2002.
Published on 2008-04-07

Swiss Unemployment Rate Holds at Lowest in Five Years
Swiss unemployment held at the lowest in more than five years in January as companies boosted capacity to meet orders.
Published on 2008-02-07

Swiss Unemployment Declines in August
Swiss unemployment declined in August, keeping the jobless rate at the lowest level in five years as companies added workers to meet orders.
Published on 2007-09-06

Swiss July Unemployment Rate at Five-Year Low
Swiss unemployment declined in July, keeping the jobless rate at the lowest in almost five years, as economic growth prompted companies to step up hiring.
Published on 2007-08-08

Swiss Unemployment Rate at 5-Year Low
Swiss unemployment declined in June, pushing the jobless rate to the lowest in almost five years as companies step up spending and hiring to meet orders.
Published on 2007-07-07