LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland
Switzerland: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 11.77 in 2027. ▲ Rising
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland is 11.77, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland peaked at 11.83 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 8.91, in 2008.
Switzerland ranks 80th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.81 | — |
| 2006 | 9.49 | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 9.18 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 8.91 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 9.88 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 10.25 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 9.81 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 10.12 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 10.38 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 10.7 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 10.97 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 10.97 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 11.31 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 10.99 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 10.86 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 11.3 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 11.66 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 10.44 | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 10.35 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 10.74 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 11.32 | +5.4% |
| 2026 | 11.83 | +4.5% |
| 2027 | 11.77 | -0.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 11.77 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 1.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 11.77 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.45 | 8.91 | 9.88 | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.64 | 9.81 | 11.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.18 | 10.35 | 11.83 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Switzerland was 11.77 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.83 in 2026.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.91 in 2008.
- How does Switzerland rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Switzerland ranks 80th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.