Young persons neither: quarterly data in Switzerland

Switzerland: Young persons neither: quarterly data was 70 in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
70
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
19th
of 45 countries
All-time high
74
in 2009
All-time low
39
in 2020
Years of data
16
2009–2026

Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Switzerland, 2009–2026

0204060802009201720262009: 742010: 602011: 512012: 562013: 622014: 592015: 632016: 542017: 512018: 432019: 462020: 392023: 512024: 742025: 702026: 70

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Switzerland is 70, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Switzerland peaked at 74 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 39, in 2020.

Switzerland ranks 19th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Young persons neither: quarterly data in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data in Switzerland, 2009 to 2026.
Year Value Change
2009 74 —
2010 60 -18.9%
2011 51 -15.0%
2012 56 +9.8%
2013 62 +10.7%
2014 59 -4.8%
2015 63 +6.8%
2016 54 -14.3%
2017 51 -5.6%
2018 43 -15.7%
2019 46 +7.0%
2020 39 -15.2%
2023 51 +30.8%
2024 74 +45.1%
2025 70 -5.4%
2026 70 +0.0%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 70 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 70 is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.5, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 74 74 74 1
2010s 54.5 43 63 10
2020s 60.8 39 74 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 16 Serbia 75 compare
  2. 16 Serbia 75 compare
  3. 18 Austria 71 compare
  4. 20 Denmark 67 compare
  5. 21 Portugal 66 compare
  6. 22 Finland 55 compare

See the full ranking of 48 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Switzerland?
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Switzerland was 70 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 74 in 2009.
What is the lowest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 39 in 2020.
How does Switzerland rank for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
Switzerland ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
Is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. 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 Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 848 data points, 2003–2026
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