Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) was 1.39 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, 2004–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland stood at 1.39.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland peaked at 1.44 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.23, in 2017.
That places Switzerland 67th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.36 | — |
| 2005 | 1.36 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 1.36 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 1.36 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 1.33 | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 1.3 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.25 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 1.39 | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 1.31 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 1.32 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.32 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.31 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 1.29 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 1.23 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 1.29 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 1.33 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 1.44 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 1.33 | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 1.39 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 1.39 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 1.39 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 1.39 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.35 | 1.3 | 1.36 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 1.23 | 1.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.33 | 1.44 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Switzerland was 1.39 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 in 2017.
- How does Switzerland rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Switzerland ranks 67th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. 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 income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). 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 indicator shows in percentage the share of total labour income that accrues to each decile. Labour income includes the compensation of employees and part of the income of the self-employed. Self-employed workers earn from both their work and capital ownership. Total compensation of employees refers to the remuneration, in cash or in kind, payable by an enterprise to an employee in return for work done by the latter during the accounting period. The labour income of self-employed is imputed on the basis of a statistical analysis of employees of similar characteristics. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.