Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition) in Switzerland

Switzerland: Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition) was 58.58 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
58.58
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
7th
of 57 countries
All-time high
70.71
in 2008
All-time low
54.89
in 2018
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition) in Switzerland, 2007–2024

0204060802007201520242007: 67.62008: 70.72009: 69.42010: 69.62011: 64.92012: 65.52013: 63.12014: 65.52015: 62.52016: 61.32017: 62.62018: 54.92019: 56.52020: 55.62021: 572022: 57.62023: 59.52024: 58.6

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 58.58 for youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) in 2024.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) in Switzerland peaked at 70.71 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 54.89, in 2018.

Switzerland ranks 7th of 57 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.

Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition) in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Switzerland, 2007 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2007 67.59
2008 70.71 +4.6%
2009 69.45 -1.8%
2010 69.63 +0.3%
2011 64.89 -6.8%
2012 65.51 +1.0%
2013 63.09 -3.7%
2014 65.45 +3.7%
2015 62.53 -4.5%
2016 61.26 -2.0%
2017 62.62 +2.2%
2018 54.89 -12.3%
2019 56.45 +2.8%
2020 55.65 -1.4%
2021 57.02 +2.5%
2022 57.64 +1.1%
2023 59.51 +3.2%
2024 58.58 -1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 69.25 67.59 70.71 3
2010s 62.63 54.89 69.63 10
2020s 57.68 55.65 59.51 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 4 United States of America 60.24 compare
  2. 5 Rwanda 60.09 compare
  3. 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 58.82 compare
  4. 8 Thailand 57.55 compare
  5. 9 Peru 57.42 compare
  6. 10 Seychelles 55.28 compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) in Switzerland?
Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) in Switzerland was 58.58 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 70.71 in 2008.
What is the lowest youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 54.89 in 2018.
How does Switzerland rank for youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition)?
Switzerland ranks 7th out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
Is youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition) rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
57 places, 870 data points, 1996–2025
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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 employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.