Switzerland Unemployment Rate
5.0%▲ +0.1 pt
Dec 2025 · Monthly
Switzerland's unemployment rate rose to 5 percent in December 2025 from 4.9 percent in November 2025. The rate remains below the all-time high of 5.9 percent recorded in February 2021 and above the record low of 3.7 percent set in June 2023. Data extend back to January 2010.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.9%Feb 2021 | 3.7%Jun 2023 | 2010 – 2025 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9.1M | 9.0M | 9.1M | 5.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 0.6% | 0.7% | 10.8% | -7.0% | Mar 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Switzerland averaged 4.6% from 2010 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 5.9% in Feb 2021 and a record low of 3.7% in Jun 2023. The series is reported monthly with history from 2010.
The unemployment rate measures the share of the labor force that is without work but available and seeking employment. For Switzerland, it is expressed as a percentage and compiled on a monthly basis. The series spans from January 2010 through the latest monthly observation.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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