Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 65.93 in 2027. β¬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, 1990β2027
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, per unit of GDP 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
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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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 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.