Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 62.42 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, 1991–2027
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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- 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)
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- 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 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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About this data
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.