Literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills in the labour market in 2022/2023 Solid key skills facilitate workforce integration

Solid key skills facilitate workforce integration

09.09.2025 - People with high-level literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills are better integrated in the workforce. Regardless of their level of qualification, such candidates have access to better paid jobs and take part in more continuing education and training. In Switzerland, four out of five employed people have average to high-level reading (81%), arithmetic (85%) and problem solving (79%) skills. According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), these skills are crucial to success in the workplace, directly affecting people’s employability, income and participation in continuing education and training.

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Observation period
2022-2023
Spatial division
Switzerland
Published by
Federal Statistical Office
Source(s)
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2025-0226-e
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Article type:
Press release
Published on:
09.09.2025
Topic:
Education and science

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