Switzerland Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2021 was 9.11%, a 0.51% increase from 2020.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2020 was 8.60%, a 0.62% increase from 2019.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 7.98%, a 0.06% increase from 2018.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 7.92%, a 0.14% decline from 2017.
Switzerland Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2021 |
9.11% |
0.51% |
2020 |
8.60% |
0.62% |
2019 |
7.98% |
0.06% |
2018 |
7.92% |
-0.14% |
2017 |
8.06% |
-0.52% |
2016 |
8.58% |
-0.24% |
2015 |
8.82% |
0.23% |
2014 |
8.59% |
-0.14% |
2013 |
8.74% |
0.43% |
2012 |
8.30% |
0.62% |
2011 |
7.69% |
-0.52% |
2010 |
8.21% |
-0.28% |
2009 |
8.48% |
1.48% |
2008 |
7.00% |
-0.12% |
2007 |
7.12% |
-0.57% |
2006 |
7.69% |
-1.08% |
2005 |
8.77% |
1.06% |
2004 |
7.72% |
-0.78% |
2003 |
8.50% |
2.93% |
2002 |
5.57% |
-0.05% |
2001 |
5.62% |
0.62% |
2000 |
5.01% |
-1.17% |
1999 |
6.18% |
0.11% |
1998 |
6.07% |
-0.38% |
1997 |
6.44% |
1.49% |
1996 |
4.95% |
-0.51% |
1995 |
5.46% |
-0.52% |
1994 |
5.98% |
-0.40% |
1993 |
6.38% |
1.86% |
1992 |
4.52% |
1.33% |
1991 |
3.19% |
1.33% |