An FTE is the equivalent of a full-time (100%) job.
Statistical sources
Swiss Labour Force Survey:
Employed persons in FTEs are calculated on the basis of hours actually worked. Unemployed persons according to the ILO definition are calculated on the basis of the sought work-time percentages. Underemployed persons in FTEs are calculated on the basis of desired working hours. Economically active persons in FTEs are the sum of employed persons in FTEs, unemployed persons based on the ILO definition in FTEs and underemployed persons in FTEs.
Employment Statistics:
Employed persons in FTEs are calculated on the basis of hours actually worked.
Job Statistics:
Jobs in FTEs are calculated based on the total work-time percentages recorded for each establishment participating in the survey.
Structural Business Statistics:
Jobs in FTEs are estimated using an estimation model which is mainly based on OASI wage data supplemented by information from surveys, in particular the Job Statistics.
