Swiss Labour Force Survey 2024: Yearly averages Marked increase in labour force participation among 55 to 64-year-olds

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Marked increase in labour force participation  among 55 to 64-year-olds

24.04.2025 - Between 2014 and 2024, the average age of economically active persons rose from 41.2 to 42.3 years. In the same period, the activity rate among 55 to 64-year-olds increased by 6.1 percentage points to 77.8%. In 2024, economically active persons left the labour market at an average age of 65.3 years (men) and 64.7 years (women). The ratio of persons of statutory retirement age to economically active persons has risen steadily over the last ten years (2014: 33.7; 2024: 37.4). These are the findings of the Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS) conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Détails

Période d'observation
2024
Périodicité
Annuel
Niveau géographique
Suisse
Numéro OFS
2025-0486-e
Conditions d’utilisation
OPEN-BY
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Type d'article:
Communiqué de presse
Publié le:
24.04.2025

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