Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.9%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+12.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.0%
Recorded in 2021
Record Low
1.8%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
4.6%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Switzerland's unemployment rate of 4.87% is relatively low compared to other countries, indicating a strong labor market. This rate is a result of the country's stable economy and high demand for skilled workers. The low unemployment rate also reflects the country's highly developed social security system and effective labor market policies.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.9% | 0.5% | +12.2% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | 0.3% | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 0.1% | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | 0.9% | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | 0.2% | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 4.8% | 0.4% | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 4.4% | 0.3% | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | 0.1% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | 0.1% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | 0.1% | +2.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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