European Union vs Switzerland: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)
European Union
40.6%
in 2025
Switzerland
65.8%
in 2025
European Union rank
11th
Switzerland rank
9th
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) over time
- European Union
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 65.8% against 40.6% in European Union, a difference of 25.2%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.6 times European Union's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 22 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.8% | 67.4% | 21.6% | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 41.5% | 67.8% | 26.3% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 39.0% | 67.9% | 28.9% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 39.7% | 65.9% | 26.2% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%), European Union or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 65.8% against 40.6% in European Union as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) between European Union and Switzerland?
- 25.2%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Switzerland?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do European Union and Switzerland rank globally for labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%)?
- European Union ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 22 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.