Switzerland Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Switzerland's labor force participation stood at 66.75% in 2025, a decline of +0.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.64% by 2026. Switzerland ranked 46th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 66.25% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 66.44% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 66.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.75% | −0.36pp | #46 |
| 2024 | 67.10% | −0.35pp | #46 |
| 2023 | 67.45% | +0.38pp | #45 |
| 2022 | 67.08% | −0.66pp | #43 |
| 2021 | 67.74% | −0.25pp | #34 |
| 2020 | 67.98% | −0.34pp | #34 |
| 2019 | 68.32% | −0.25pp | #37 |
| 2018 | 68.58% | +0.04pp | #35 |
| 2017 | 68.54% | −0.13pp | #37 |
| 2016 | 68.66% | +0.45pp | #38 |
| 2015 | 68.22% | +0.23pp | #39 |
| 2014 | 67.99% | +0.39pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 67.60% | +0.02pp | #42 |
| 2012 | 67.59% | +0.06pp | #42 |
| 2011 | 67.53% | +0.51pp | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's labor force participation was 66.75% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's labor force participation peaked at 68.66% in 2016.
The lowest labor force participation in Switzerland was 64.01% in 1994.
Switzerland ranks 46th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's labor force participation is projected to reach 66.64% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Switzerland in 2025 was 66.75%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_labor-force-participation,
title = {Switzerland Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}