Labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland

Switzerland: Labour transitions by type of contract was 91.2% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
91.2%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
24th
of 49 countries
All-time high
91.6%
in 2019
All-time low
89.1%
in 2017
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland, 2013–2024

0204060801002013201820242013: 89.6 Percentage2014: 90.3 Percentage2015: 90.5 Percentage2016: 91.3 Percentage2017: 89.1 Percentage2018: 90.6 Percentage2019: 91.6 Percentage2020: 91.6 Percentage2021: 91.6 Percentage2022: 91.6 Percentage2023: 91.2 Percentage2024: 91.2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland is 91.2%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland peaked at 91.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 89.1%, in 2017.

That places Switzerland 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland, 2013 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2013 89.6% —
2014 90.3% +0.8%
2015 90.5% +0.2%
2016 91.3% +0.9%
2017 89.1% -2.4%
2018 90.6% +1.7%
2019 91.6% +1.1%
2020 91.6% +0.0%
2021 91.6% +0.0%
2022 91.6% +0.0%
2023 91.2% -0.4%
2024 91.2% +0.0%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 91.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 90.9%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 91.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 91.5%, 100% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 90.4% 89.1% 91.6% 7
2020s 91.4% 91.2% 91.6% 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 21 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 91.5% compare
  2. 21 United Kingdom 91.5% compare
  3. 21 United Kingdom 91.5% compare
  4. 25 Greece 91.1% compare
  5. 26 Ireland 90.7% compare
  6. 27 Denmark 90.5% compare
  7. 27 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 90.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland?
Labour transitions by type of contract in Switzerland was 91.2% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 91.6% in 2019.
What is the lowest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 89.1% in 2017.
How does Switzerland rank for labour transitions by type of contract?
Switzerland ranks 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2024.
Is labour transitions by type of contract rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Labour transitions by type of contract. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour transitions by type of contract
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 916 data points, 2006–2025
Last refreshed