Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) was 81.1 Thousand persons in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
81.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
21st
of 45 countries
All-time high
138.2 Thousand persons
in 2014
All-time low
77.3 Thousand persons
in 2025
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland is 81.1 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland peaked at 138.2 Thousand persons in 2014 and was at its lowest, 77.3 Thousand persons, in 2025.
Switzerland ranks 21st of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 129.1 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 118.2 Thousand persons | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 134.4 Thousand persons | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 136 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 128.4 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 133.2 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 138.2 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 132.4 Thousand persons | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 130.1 Thousand persons | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 129.6 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 124.3 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 98.6 Thousand persons | -20.7% |
| 2020 | 93.8 Thousand persons | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 79.9 Thousand persons | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 84.4 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 86.3 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 87.5 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 77.3 Thousand persons | -11.7% |
| 2026 | 81.1 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 123.65 Thousand persons | 118.2 Thousand persons | 129.1 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 128.52 Thousand persons | 98.6 Thousand persons | 138.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 84.33 Thousand persons | 77.3 Thousand persons | 93.8 Thousand persons | 7 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 18 Bulgaria 100.3 Thousand persons compare
- 19 Portugal 93 Thousand persons compare
- 20 Ireland 89 Thousand persons compare
- 22 Bosnia and Herzegovina 72 Thousand persons compare
- 23 North Macedonia 62 Thousand persons compare
- 24 Croatia 59.8 Thousand persons compare
- 24 Croatia 59.8 Thousand persons compare
More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Switzerland was 81.1 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 138.2 Thousand persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.3 Thousand persons in 2025.
- How does Switzerland rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
- Switzerland ranks 21st out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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