Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland
Switzerland: Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies was 133,712 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland, 1955–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland stood at 133,712 Persons.
That represents a change of up 18.8% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland peaked at 188,304 Persons in 1997 and was at its lowest, 81 Persons, in 1973.
Switzerland ranks 18th of 22 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2,712 Persons | — |
| 1956 | 3,038 Persons | +12.0% |
| 1957 | 2,047 Persons | -32.6% |
| 1958 | 3,373 Persons | +64.8% |
| 1959 | 2,426 Persons | -28.1% |
| 1960 | 1,224 Persons | -49.6% |
| 1961 | 646.75 Persons | -47.2% |
| 1962 | 599.42 Persons | -7.3% |
| 1963 | 824.67 Persons | +37.6% |
| 1964 | 288.33 Persons | -65.0% |
| 1965 | 298.83 Persons | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 296.08 Persons | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 255.92 Persons | -13.6% |
| 1968 | 302.67 Persons | +18.3% |
| 1969 | 174.5 Persons | -42.3% |
| 1970 | 104.08 Persons | -40.4% |
| 1971 | 99.92 Persons | -4.0% |
| 1972 | 106 Persons | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 81 Persons | -23.6% |
| 1974 | 220.67 Persons | +172.4% |
| 1975 | 10,170 Persons | +4508.7% |
| 1976 | 20,702 Persons | +103.6% |
| 1977 | 12,020 Persons | -41.9% |
| 1978 | 10,483 Persons | -12.8% |
| 1979 | 10,333 Persons | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 6,255 Persons | -39.5% |
| 1981 | 5,889 Persons | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 13,220 Persons | +124.5% |
| 1983 | 26,288 Persons | +98.9% |
| 1984 | 35,185 Persons | +33.8% |
| 1985 | 30,345 Persons | -13.8% |
| 1986 | 25,714 Persons | -15.3% |
| 1987 | 24,673 Persons | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 22,249 Persons | -9.8% |
| 1989 | 17,452 Persons | -21.6% |
| 1990 | 18,132 Persons | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 39,222 Persons | +116.3% |
| 1992 | 92,308 Persons | +135.3% |
| 1993 | 163,135 Persons | +76.7% |
| 1994 | 171,038 Persons | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 153,316 Persons | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 168,630 Persons | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 188,304 Persons | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 139,660 Persons | -25.8% |
| 1999 | 98,602 Persons | -29.4% |
| 2000 | 71,987 Persons | -27.0% |
| 2001 | 67,197 Persons | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 100,504 Persons | +49.6% |
| 2003 | 145,687 Persons | +45.0% |
| 2004 | 153,091 Persons | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 148,537 Persons | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 131,532 Persons | -11.4% |
| 2007 | 109,189 Persons | -17.0% |
| 2008 | 101,725 Persons | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 146,089 Persons | +43.6% |
| 2010 | 151,986 Persons | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 122,892 Persons | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 125,594 Persons | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 136,524 Persons | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 136,764 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 142,810 Persons | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 149,317 Persons | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 143,142 Persons | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 118,103 Persons | -17.5% |
| 2019 | 106,932 Persons | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 145,720 Persons | +36.3% |
| 2021 | 137,614 Persons | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 99,577 Persons | -27.6% |
| 2023 | 93,536 Persons | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 112,563 Persons | +20.3% |
| 2025 | 133,712 Persons | +18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,719 Persons | 2,047 Persons | 3,373 Persons | 5 |
| 1960s | 491.1 Persons | 174.5 Persons | 1,224 Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,432 Persons | 81 Persons | 20,702 Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,727 Persons | 5,889 Persons | 35,185 Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 123,235 Persons | 18,132 Persons | 188,304 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 117,554 Persons | 67,197 Persons | 153,091 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 133,406 Persons | 106,932 Persons | 151,986 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,454 Persons | 93,536 Persons | 145,720 Persons | 6 |
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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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland?
- Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Switzerland was 133,712 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 188,304 Persons in 1997.
- What is the lowest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 Persons in 1973.
- How does Switzerland rank for infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies?
- Switzerland ranks 18th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies statistics is a subset of the Infra-annual Labour Force Statistics database, which contains predominantly quarterly and monthly statistics, and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and selected other economies. There are basically two sources for unemployment statistics: labour force surveys and administrative data. Surveys are based on standard methodology and procedures used all over the world while administrative data are subject to national legislations which evolve through time. Consequently registered unemployment data are not comparable across countries. The relationship between survey and registered unemployment is not the same for all countries. Number of registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates are presented here because they are monthly and quickly available after their reference period. The job vacancies data provides estimates of the number of unfilled job vacancies across national economies. Series give an indication of the labour demand while the unemployment is linked with the labour supply.