Switzerland Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Switzerland's youth unemployment stood at 9.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.80pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.92% by 2026. Switzerland ranked 59th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 9.49% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 9.20% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.04% | +0.80pp | #59 |
| 2024 | 8.24% | +0.37pp | #49 |
| 2023 | 7.87% | +1.03pp | #47 |
| 2022 | 6.84% | −1.48pp | #41 |
| 2021 | 8.32% | −0.29pp | #43 |
| 2020 | 8.60% | +0.61pp | #43 |
| 2019 | 7.99% | +0.06pp | #49 |
| 2018 | 7.94% | −0.12pp | #49 |
| 2017 | 8.06% | −0.52pp | #47 |
| 2016 | 8.58% | −0.24pp | #49 |
| 2015 | 8.82% | +0.22pp | #54 |
| 2014 | 8.60% | −0.15pp | #51 |
| 2013 | 8.74% | +0.42pp | #51 |
| 2012 | 8.33% | +0.60pp | #48 |
| 2011 | 7.73% | −0.49pp | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's youth unemployment was 9.04% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's youth unemployment peaked at 9.04% in 2025.
The lowest youth unemployment in Switzerland was 3.01% in 1992.
Switzerland ranks 59th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.92% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Switzerland in 2025 was 9.04%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_youth-unemployment,
title = {Switzerland Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}