Switzerland Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 7.40%, a 0.53% decline from 2018.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 7.93%, a 0.12% decline from 2017.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 8.05%, a 0.52% decline from 2016.
- Switzerland youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 8.57%, a 0.24% decline from 2015.
Switzerland Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
7.40% |
-0.53% |
2018 |
7.93% |
-0.12% |
2017 |
8.05% |
-0.52% |
2016 |
8.57% |
-0.24% |
2015 |
8.81% |
0.22% |
2014 |
8.58% |
-0.14% |
2013 |
8.73% |
0.41% |
2012 |
8.31% |
0.62% |
2011 |
7.69% |
-0.53% |
2010 |
8.22% |
-0.25% |
2009 |
8.47% |
1.47% |
2008 |
7.00% |
-0.11% |
2007 |
7.11% |
-0.58% |
2006 |
7.69% |
-1.07% |
2005 |
8.76% |
1.06% |
2004 |
7.70% |
-0.78% |
2003 |
8.48% |
2.90% |
2002 |
5.58% |
-0.04% |
2001 |
5.62% |
0.62% |
2000 |
5.00% |
-1.16% |
1999 |
6.16% |
0.09% |
1998 |
6.06% |
-0.39% |
1997 |
6.45% |
1.51% |
1996 |
4.94% |
-0.51% |
1995 |
5.45% |
-0.52% |
1994 |
5.97% |
-0.40% |
1993 |
6.37% |
1.85% |
1992 |
4.53% |
1.34% |
1991 |
3.18% |
1.34% |