Swiss Labour Force Survey in 3rd quarter 2026: Labour supply
Neuchâtel, 12.11.2026 — In the 3rd quarter 2026, the employed population grew by 0.5% and ILO unemployment stood at 5.6%
In the 3rd quarter 2026, the number of employed persons in Switzerland rose by 0.5% year-on-year. The unemployment rate based on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) definition rose from 5.1% to 5.6% in Switzerland, and from 6.0% to 6.2% in the EU. These are some of the results of the Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS) conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on the topic can be found on the FSO website.