Switzerland Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Switzerland unemployment rate for 2021 was 5.32%, a 0.5% increase from 2020.
- Switzerland unemployment rate for 2020 was 4.82%, a 0.43% increase from 2019.
- Switzerland unemployment rate for 2019 was 4.39%, a 0.32% decline from 2018.
- Switzerland unemployment rate for 2018 was 4.71%, a 0.09% decline from 2017.
Switzerland Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
5.32% |
0.50% |
2020 |
4.82% |
0.43% |
2019 |
4.39% |
-0.32% |
2018 |
4.71% |
-0.09% |
2017 |
4.80% |
-0.12% |
2016 |
4.92% |
0.12% |
2015 |
4.80% |
-0.03% |
2014 |
4.83% |
0.08% |
2013 |
4.75% |
0.27% |
2012 |
4.48% |
0.08% |
2011 |
4.40% |
-0.40% |
2010 |
4.80% |
0.68% |
2009 |
4.12% |
0.77% |
2008 |
3.35% |
-0.30% |
2007 |
3.65% |
-0.35% |
2006 |
4.00% |
-0.44% |
2005 |
4.44% |
0.12% |
2004 |
4.32% |
0.20% |
2003 |
4.12% |
1.20% |
2002 |
2.92% |
0.43% |
2001 |
2.49% |
-0.18% |
2000 |
2.67% |
-0.48% |
1999 |
3.15% |
-0.45% |
1998 |
3.60% |
-0.60% |
1997 |
4.20% |
0.49% |
1996 |
3.71% |
0.38% |
1995 |
3.33% |
-0.55% |
1994 |
3.88% |
0.16% |
1993 |
3.72% |
0.91% |
1992 |
2.81% |
1.03% |
1991 |
1.78% |
1.03% |