The number of unemployed persons in Switzerland increased to 147275 in December of 2025 from 138860 in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Switzerland averaged 62931.65 from 1950 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 206291.00 in February of 1997 and a record low of 26.00 in July of 1970. source: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Job Vacancies 35940.00 32670.00 Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 147275.00 138860.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.10 2.90 percent Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 3.10 3.10 percent Dec 2025


Switzerland Unemployed Persons
In Switzerland, the definition for an unemployed person is: Persons (16-65 years) who were available for work (except for temporary illness) but did not work during the survey week, and who made specific efforts to find a job within the previous 4 weeks by going to an employment agency, by applying directly to an employer, by answering a job ad, or being on a union or professional register.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
147275.00 138860.00 206291.00 26.00 1950 - 2025 Monthly
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