Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland

Switzerland: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 65.93 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
65.93
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
53rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
68.66
in 2016
All-time low
64.01
in 1994
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, 1990–2027

02040601990200820271990: 64.71991: 64.81992: 64.71993: 651994: 641995: 64.11996: 67.41997: 67.31998: 67.91999: 67.72000: 67.32001: 67.82002: 67.82003: 67.82004: 67.32005: 672006: 67.32007: 67.62008: 68.22009: 68.32010: 672011: 67.52012: 67.62013: 67.62014: 682015: 68.22016: 68.72017: 68.52018: 68.62019: 68.32020: 682021: 67.72022: 67.12023: 67.52024: 67.12025: 66.72026: 66.42027: 65.9

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland stood at 65.93.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland peaked at 68.66 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 64.01, in 1994.

Switzerland ranks 53rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 65.77 64.01 67.86 10
2000s 67.63 66.96 68.28 10
2010s 68 67.01 68.66 10
2020s 67.05 65.93 67.98 8

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 50 Nicaragua 66.12 compare
  2. 51 Australia 66.09 compare
  3. 52 Malaysia 66.08 compare
  4. 54 Thailand 65.83 compare
  5. 55 Israel 65.48 compare
  6. 56 Dominican Republic 65.12 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland was 65.93 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 68.66 in 2016.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 64.01 in 1994.
How does Switzerland rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Switzerland ranks 53rd out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. 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 Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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 labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.