Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland

Switzerland: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 62.42 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
62.42
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
53rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
66.08
in 2001
All-time low
61.72
in 1994
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, 1991–2027

02040601991200920271991: 63.61992: 63.21993: 62.71994: 61.71995: 62.11996: 64.91997: 64.51998: 65.41999: 65.72000: 65.52001: 66.12002: 65.82003: 65.12004: 64.42005: 642006: 64.62007: 65.22008: 65.92009: 65.52010: 63.82011: 64.52012: 64.62013: 64.42014: 64.72015: 64.92016: 65.32017: 65.22018: 65.32019: 65.32020: 64.72021: 64.32022: 64.32023: 64.72024: 64.22025: 63.52026: 62.82027: 62.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland is 62.42, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland peaked at 66.08 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 61.72, in 1994.

That places Switzerland 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Switzerland, 1991 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1991 63.64
1992 63.21 -0.7%
1993 62.73 -0.8%
1994 61.72 -1.6%
1995 62.1 +0.6%
1996 64.94 +4.6%
1997 64.55 -0.6%
1998 65.44 +1.4%
1999 65.67 +0.3%
2000 65.51 -0.2%
2001 66.08 +0.9%
2002 65.77 -0.5%
2003 65.06 -1.1%
2004 64.36 -1.1%
2005 63.99 -0.6%
2006 64.63 +1.0%
2007 65.15 +0.8%
2008 65.91 +1.2%
2009 65.47 -0.7%
2010 63.79 -2.6%
2011 64.55 +1.2%
2012 64.55 +0.0%
2013 64.39 -0.2%
2014 64.71 +0.5%
2015 64.94 +0.4%
2016 65.29 +0.5%
2017 65.25 -0.1%
2018 65.34 +0.1%
2019 65.32 -0.0%
2020 64.71 -0.9%
2021 64.34 -0.6%
2022 64.31 -0.0%
2023 64.73 +0.6%
2024 64.19 -0.8%
2025 63.49 -1.1%
2026 62.81 -1.1%
2027 62.42 -0.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 63.78 61.72 65.67 9
2000s 65.19 63.99 66.08 10
2010s 64.81 63.79 65.34 10
2020s 63.88 62.42 64.73 8

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  4. 54 Cameroon 62.3 compare
  5. 55 Japan 62.16 compare
  6. 56 Dominican Republic 62.04 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland?
Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland was 62.42 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 66.08 in 2001.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 61.72 in 1994.
How does Switzerland rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
Switzerland ranks 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
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Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.