Youth employment by educational attainment level in Switzerland
Switzerland: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 217.9 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
217.9 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
8th
of 47 countries
All-time high
231.8 Thousand persons
in 2011
All-time low
186.3 Thousand persons
in 1997
Years of data
30
1996–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Switzerland, 1996–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 217.9 Thousand persons for youth employment by educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Switzerland peaked at 231.8 Thousand persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 186.3 Thousand persons, in 1997.
That places Switzerland 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 207.9 Thousand persons | — |
| 1997 | 186.3 Thousand persons | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 221 Thousand persons | +18.6% |
| 1999 | 219.4 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 212.6 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 210 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 225.2 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 223.6 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 213.3 Thousand persons | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 210.1 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 224 Thousand persons | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 223.5 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 230.1 Thousand persons | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 230.9 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 230.6 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 231.8 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 221.3 Thousand persons | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 221.7 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 222.7 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 218.2 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 219 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 217.2 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 213 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 206.8 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 198.7 Thousand persons | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 203.1 Thousand persons | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 213.8 Thousand persons | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 215.2 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 209.2 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 217.9 Thousand persons | +4.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 217.9 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 6.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 217.9 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 6.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 208.65 Thousand persons | 186.3 Thousand persons | 221 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 2000s | 220.33 Thousand persons | 210 Thousand persons | 230.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 220.23 Thousand persons | 206.8 Thousand persons | 231.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 209.65 Thousand persons | 198.7 Thousand persons | 217.9 Thousand persons | 6 |
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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Switzerland?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Switzerland was 217.9 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 231.8 Thousand persons in 2011.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.3 Thousand persons in 1997.
- How does Switzerland rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Switzerland ranks 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. 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 Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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