In the 2nd quarter 2026, the employed population grew by 0.8% and ILO unemployment stood at 4.9%
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the number of employed persons in Switzerland increased by 0.8% year‑on‑year. The ILO‑defined unemployment rate rose from 4.6% to 4.9%, while the EU rate remained at 5.9%. These results come from the Swiss Labour Force Survey conducted by the Federal Statistical Office.
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the number of employed persons in Switzerland increased by 0.8% year‑on‑year. The ILO‑defined unemployment rate rose from 4.6% to 4.9%, while the EU rate remained at 5.9%. These results come from the Swiss Labour Force Survey conducted by the Federal Statistical Office.
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