Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational in Switzerland

Switzerland: Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational was 71.3% in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
71.3%
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
5th
of 42 countries
All-time high
73.0%
in 2023
All-time low
71.3%
in 2026
Years of data
6
2021–2026

Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational in Switzerland, 2021–2026

0204060802021202320262021: 72.7 Percentage2022: 72.5 Percentage2023: 73 Percentage2024: 72.6 Percentage2025: 72.1 Percentage2026: 71.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational in Switzerland is 71.3%, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.

That places Switzerland 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.

Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational attainment level - quarterly data in Switzerland, 2021 to 2026.
Year Percentage Change
2021 72.7%
2022 72.5% -0.3%
2023 73.0% +0.7%
2024 72.6% -0.5%
2025 72.1% -0.7%
2026 71.3% -1.1%

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 2 Netherlands 73.0% compare
  2. 2 Netherlands 73.0% compare
  3. 4 Malta 71.7% compare
  4. 6 Norway 69.0% compare
  5. 7 Cyprus 68.8% compare
  6. 7 Denmark 68.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational in Switzerland?
Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational in Switzerland was 71.3% in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 73.0% in 2023.
What is the lowest employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 71.3% in 2026.
How does Switzerland rank for employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational?
Switzerland ranks 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2026.
Is employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational attainment level - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment rates by migration status, citizenship and educational attainment level - quarterly data
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 263 data points, 2021–2026
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