Moderate increase in employment and fewer vacancies in 1st quarter 2025
Neuchâtel, 26.05.2025 — In the 1st quarter 2025, total employment (excluding agriculture) in Switzerland rose by 0.6% compared with the same quarter of the previous year (seasonally adjusted, +0.2% over previous quarter). Enterprises reported 16.4% fewer vacancies than a year earlier. Difficulties recruiting skilled workers have declined and employment prospects are up, despite enterprises' cautious assessment. These are some of the latest findings from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website.