Switzerland Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Switzerland's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 60.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, unchanged YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Switzerland (2025)
60.5
% of active population (25–64)
unchanged YoY
YoY Change
unchanged
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60.5 | unchanged |
| 2024 | 60.5 | +0.6pp |
| 2023 | 59.9 | +1.2pp |
| 2022 | 58.7 | -0.2pp |
| 2021 | 58.9 | -0.9pp |
| 2020 | 59.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2019 | 59.6 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 58.6 | +0.9pp |
| 2017 | 57.7 | +1.3pp |
| 2016 | 56.4 | +1.3pp |
| 2015 | 55.1 | +0.8pp |
| 2014 | 54.3 | +0.9pp |
| 2013 | 53.4 | +1.7pp |
| 2012 | 51.7 | +1pp |
| 2011 | 50.7 | -1.7pp |
| 2010 | 52.4 | -2pp |
| 2009 | 54.4 | +1pp |
| 2008 | 53.4 | +1.8pp |
| 2007 | 51.6 | +0.8pp |
| 2006 | 50.8 | +1.4pp |
About this Dataset
Switzerland recorded 60.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. That is unchanged on the previous period. Across 2000–2025 the series ranges from 46.7 in 2002 to 60.5 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of the active population (ages 25-64) classified as human resources in science and technology (HRST) in Switzerland from 2000 to present. HRST is the EU standard measure of the combined technical and professional workforce that drives innovation capacity.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of the active population (ages 25-64) classified as human resources in science and technology (HRST) in Switzerland from 2000 to present. HRST is the EU standard measure of the combined technical and professional workforce that drives innovation capacity. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2000–2025 (26 observations).
The series peaked at 60.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 46.7 in 2002. The latest reading of 60.5 in 2025 is unchanged on the previous period.