Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 217.71 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Switzerland, 1991–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Switzerland is 217.71, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 5.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Switzerland peaked at 230.38 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 21.22, in 1995.
Switzerland ranks 31st of 88 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22.86 | — |
| 1992 | 29.93 | +30.9% |
| 1993 | 31.16 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 26 | -16.6% |
| 1995 | 21.22 | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 230.38 | +985.7% |
| 2022 | 224.66 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 225.42 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 219.36 | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 217.71 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.23 | 21.22 | 31.16 | 5 |
| 2020s | 223.51 | 217.71 | 230.38 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Switzerland?
- Potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Switzerland was 217.71 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 230.38 in 2021.
- What is the lowest potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.22 in 1995.
- How does Switzerland rank for potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Switzerland ranks 31st out of 88 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The potential labour force refers to persons not in employment who express an interest in this form of work but for whom existing conditions limit their active job search and/or their availability. This group is used to calculate alternative measures of labour underutilization. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.