The number of employed persons in Switzerland decreased to 5351 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 5392 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Switzerland averaged 4128.77 Thousand from 1975 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 5392.00 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 2951.00 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1976. source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 5351.00 5392.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Offers 98215.00 86034.00 Mar 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 5537.00 5544.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Wage Growth 1.80 2.00 percent Dec 2025
Wages 7150.00 7024.00 CHF/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 112.60 111.10 points Dec 2025


Switzerland Employed Persons
In Switzerland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5351.00 5392.00 5392.00 2951.00 1975 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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