Swiss Labour Force Survey in 2nd quarter 2026: Labour supply In the 2nd quarter 2026, the employed population grew by 0.8% and ILO unemployment stood at 4.9%

In the 2nd quarter 2026, the employed population grew by 0.8% and ILO unemployment stood at 4.9%

18.08.2026 - In the 2nd quarter 2026, the number of employed persons in Switzerland rose by 0.8% year-on-year. The unemployment rate as defined by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) rose from 4.6% to 4.9% in Switzerland, whereas in the EU it remained at 5.9%. These are some of the results of the Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS) conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Détails

Période d'observation
1.4.2026-30.6.2026
Périodicité
Trimestriel
Niveau géographique
Suisse
Source(s)
Office fédéral de la statistique
Numéro OFS
2026-0528-e
Conditions d’utilisation
OPEN-BY
Utilisation libre - Obligation d’indiquer la source
Type d'article:
Communiqué de presse
Publié le:
18.08.2026

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