Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in January 2021 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 169,753 unemployed people were registered with the regional employment centers (RAV) at the end of January 2021, 6,208 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in December 2020 to 3.7% in the reporting month. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment increased by 48,735 people (+ 40.3%).
 
 
Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., January 2021(see more posts on switzerland-unemployment-rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.5%.
 
Switzerland Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in October 2020 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 149,118 unemployed people were registered with the regional employment centers (RAV) at the end of October 2020, 558 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in the month under review. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment increased by 47,434 people (+ 46.6%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., October 2020(see more posts on switzerland-unemployment-rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is fallen to 3.3%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a., October 2020(see more

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Bern, June 9, 2020 – Registered unemployment in May 2020 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 155,998 unemployed people were registered with the regional employment centers at the end of May 2020, 2,585 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 3.3% in April 2020 to 3.4% in the reporting month. Unemployment rose by 54,628 people (+ 53.9%) compared to the same month in the previous year.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., May 2020(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is rose to 3.4%.
 
Switzerland Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Bern, March 9th, 2020 – Registered unemployment in February 2020 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 117,822 unemployed people were registered with the regional employment centers at the end of February 2020, 3,196 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 2.6% in January 2020 to 2.5% in the reporting month. Unemployment decreased by 1,651 people (-1.4%) compared to the same month in the previous year.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., February 2020(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.3%.

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Unemployment registered in November 2019 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), at the end of November 2019, 106,330 unemployed were registered at the regional employment agencies (RAV), 4,646 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 2.2% in October 2019 to 2.3% in the month under review. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment fell by 4,144 people (-3.8%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., November 2019(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.3%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a. November

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Unemployment registered in October 2019 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), at the end of October 2019, 101’684 unemployed were registered at the regional employment agencies (RAV), 2 586 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 2.1% in September 2019 to 2.2% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 5,631 persons (-5.2%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., October 2019(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.3%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in September 2019 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), at the end of September 2019, 99’098 unemployed people were enrolled in the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 454 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 2.1% in the month under review. Compared with the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 7,488 people (-7.0%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., September 2019(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.3%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a., September

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered Unemployment in April 2019 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), at the end of April 2019, 107,298 unemployed persons were registered at the regional employment agencies (RAV), 5,043 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 2.5% in March 2019 to 2.4% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 12,483 persons (-10.4%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., April 2019(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in August 2018 – According to SECO surveys, at the end of August 2018, 107,893 unemployed people were enrolled in the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 1,841 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 2.4% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 27,685 people (-20.4%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., Sep 2013 – Sep 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.6%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a., Sep 2013 –

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in July 2018 – According to SECO surveys, at the end of July 2018, 106,052 unemployed people were enrolled in the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 527 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 2.4% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 27,874 (-20.8%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., Sep 2013 – Aug 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.6%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a., Sep 2013 – Aug 2018(see

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in June 2018 – According to SECO surveys, at the end of June 2018, 106,579 unemployed were registered at the regional employment agencies (RAV), 2,813 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 2.4% in the month under review. Compared with the same month last year, unemployment fell by 27,024 people (-20.2%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., Aug 2013 – Jul 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is up to 2.6percent from 2.5percent.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a., Aug 2013 –

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered Unemployment in May 2018 – According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) surveys, at the end of May 2018, 109’392 unemployed people were enrolled in the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 10’389 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 2.7% in April 2018 to 2.4% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 30,386 persons (-21.7%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., Jul 2013 – Jun 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)

Registered unemployment in April 2018 – According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), at the end of April 2018, 119,781 unemployed were registered at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 10,632 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 2.9% in March 2018 to 2.7% in the month under review. Compared with the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 26’546 persons (-18.1%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., Jun 2013 – May 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate

Bern, 02.05.2018 – Although Swiss consumer sentiment has not shown any further improvement, it remains far above average this April, with the index coming in at 2 points. After a sharp rise in January, consumers’ expectations regarding economic growth have returned to the level seen in late 2017. Consumers remain optimistic about the labour market trend. About their purchasing power they are more circumspect than they were still in January. Overall, consumer sentiment in the year to date has been at its highest level for four years.

Consumer Confidence Survey
The consumer sentiment index* stands at 2 points in April 2018, once again putting it significantly above its long-term average (-9 points). The index has

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)

Unemployment registered in March 2018 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), at the end of March 2018 130’413 unemployed people were registered at the regional employment agencies (RAV), 13’517 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 3.2% in February 2018 to 2.9% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 21,867 persons (-14.4%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., May 2013 – Apr 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)

Registered unemployment in February 2018 – According to SECO surveys, at the end of February 2018, 143,930 unemployed people were registered with the regional employment agencies (RAV), 5,231 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 3.3% in January 2018 to 3.2% in the month under review. Compared with the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 15,879 persons (-9.9%).

 
Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a., Apr 2013 – Mar 2018(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.9%.

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)

Registered unemployment in December 2017 – According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) surveys, 146,654 unemployed people were enrolled at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV) at the end of December 2017, 9,337 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 3.1% in November 2017 to 3.3% in the month under review. Compared to the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 12,718 (-8.0%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a. December 2017(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate

Bern, 20.12.2017 – On 20 December the Federal Council decided to unilaterally remove tariffs on imported industrial goods. Tariffs will also be reduced on selected agricultural goods not produced in Switzerland. Furthermore, the government wants to apply the Cassis de Dijon principle more widely by reducing the number of exceptions to it. These measures should lead to considerable savings of around CHF 900 million for businesses and consumers. Previously, on 8 December, the Federal Council launched a consultation procedure on simplifying the process for authorising foodstuffs under the Cassis de Dijon principle.
Removing industrial tariffs will have direct benefits for consumers, as duties are still imposed on a

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)

Registered unemployment in November 2017 – According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) surveys, at the end of November 2017 there were 137’317 unemployed registered at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV), 2’517 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 3.0% in October 2017 to 3.1% in the month under review. Compared with the same month of the previous year, unemployment fell by 11,911 persons (-8.0%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Not Seasonally Adjusted, November 2017(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally

Switzerland’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.6 % in the 3rd quarter of 2017,* boosted by manufacturing in particular. Many service sectors also contributed to growth, including trade, business services and healthcare. By contrast, value added fell slightly in construction and the financial sector. On the expenditure side, both domestic final demand and foreign trade underpinned GDP. Consumption, investment in equipment and net exports rose, while investment in construction dipped slightly.
Switzerland’s GDP grew by 0.6 % in the 3rd quarter of 2017, stepping up moderately in comparison to the previous quarter (revised +0.4 % as opposed to +0.3 %).

Switzerland Gross Domestic Product (GDP) YoY, Oct

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the OECD presents the OECD Country Report 2017 on Swiss economic policy at a media conference. This takes place at 15.00 clock in the media center Bundeshaus, Bundesgasse 8-12, 3003 Bern.The report, in French and English, will be delivered on request by the OECD ([email protected]) the day before from 3pm on CEREMONY 14 November 2017 at 15.00.

The Speakers:
State Secretary Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch, Director of SECO

Eric Scheidegger, Head of the Economic Policy Directorate, SECO

Alvaro Santos Pereira, Head of Country Studies, OECD

Christine Lewis, Head of Country Desk Switzerland, Department Country Studies, OECD

Patrice Ollivaud, economist, Landesdesk

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Bern, 09.11.2017 – Registered unemployment in October 2017 – According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 134,800 unemployed people were registered at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV) at the end of October 2017, 1,631 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the month under review. Compared with the same month last year, unemployment fell by 9,731 (-6.7%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a. October 2017(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains unchanged at

Bern, 02.11.2017 – Consumer sentiment in Switzerland remains above average. At -2 points, the overall index is virtually unchanged in October compared to the previous quarter (-3 points). Continued optimism regarding economic development and unemployment are supporting the positive outlook in particular, while expectations regarding the financial situation of households remain below average. This indicates that consumers’ perceptions have barely changed since the July survey, although there has been a significant increase in anticipated price trends.

Consumer Confidence Survey
At -2 points, the October 2017 consumer sentiment index* has come in above its long-term average (-9 points). The mood remains virtually

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Berne, 10 October 2017 – Registered unemployment in September 2017 – According to the SECO surveys, 133,169 unemployed persons were registered at the regional employment services centers (RAV) at the end of September 2017, 2,409 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment fell by 9’506 persons (-6.7%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a. September 2017(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate changed at 3.2% to 3.1%.

Switzerland

Economic forecasts by the Federal Government’s Expert Group – autumn 2017* – Because of the weak performance in the first half of the year, the Federal Government’s Expert Group anticipates only moderate GDP growth of 0.9% in 2017. Over the coming quarters, though, solid momentum in the global economy is set to support the export sector, while the domestic sector is also expected to gather pace. Sizeable GDP growth of 2.0% is therefore expected for 2018. Accelerating growth will bring a marked increase in employment and a further decline in the unemployment rate. Positive and negative risks to the outlook are more balanced than in previous quarters.

International economy
The Swiss economy is only gradually

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Bern, 08.09.2017 – Registered unemployment in August 2017 – At the end of August 2017 135’578 unemployed persons were registered at the Regional Employment Services Centers (RAV), according to the SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs), 1’652 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment decreased by 7’280 persons (-5.1%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a. August 2017(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: Investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains unchanged at

Switzerland’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.3 % in the 2nd quarter of 2017. Manufacturing, the financial sector and the hotel and catering in-dustry significantly boosted growth, while developments in trade, public administration and the healthcare sector were sluggish. On the expenditure side, growth was driven by domestic demand, with positive momentum coming from both consumption and investment. By contrast, the trade balance contributed negatively to GDP growth. The present quarterly figures are based on the latest revised annual figures of the national accounts published by the Swiss Federal Statistics Office (SFSO) from 1995 onwards.
Switzerland’s GDP grew by 0.3% in the 2nd quarter of 2017, which

Unemployment Rate (not seasonally adjusted)
Registered unemployment in July 2017 – According to the SECO, at the end of July 2017, 133,926 unemployed persons were registered with the regional employment services centers (RAVs), 323 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment fell by 5’384 persons (-3.9%).

Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a. July 2017(see more posts on Switzerland Unemployment Rate, ) Source: investing.com – Click to enlarge

Seasonally adjusted Unemployment Rate
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.2%.

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a. July 2017(see more posts on

Bern, 02.08.2017 – Consumer sentiment in Switzerland is on the rise again in July. The index reached -3 points – well above the long-term average (-9 points). This confirms the recovery in sentiment from the lows following the sharp rise in the Swiss franc. In comparison to the survey of April, consumers’ expectations for economic growth and for the job market have become considerably more optimistic. In contrast, consumers’ expectations for their own financial situation and their ability to save money do not show any improvement. This could change, however, if the job market does recover as consumers expect.

Consumer Confidence Survey
The consumer sentiment index* stands at -3 points in July 2017, confirming the

Bern, 02.08.2017 – Consumer sentiment in Switzerland is on the rise again in July. The index reached -3 points – well above the long-term average (-9 points). This confirms the recovery in sentiment from the lows following the sharp rise in the Swiss franc. In comparison to the survey of April, consumers’ expectations for economic growth and for the job market have become considerably more optimistic. In contrast, consumers’ expectations for their own financial situation and their ability to save money do not show any improvement. This could change, however, if the job market does recover as consumers expect.

Consumer Confidence Survey
The consumer sentiment index* stands at -3 points in July 2017, confirming the