Switzerland Male Labour Force Participation Rate (2024)
Switzerland's Male Labour Force Participation Rate: 87.4 % of men (15–64) in 2024, -0.4pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2024.
Switzerland (2024)
87.4
% of men (15–64)
-0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.4 | -0.4pp |
| 2023 | 87.8 | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 87.5 | -0.2pp |
| 2021 | 87.7 | -0.4pp |
| 2020 | 88.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2019 | 88.3 | -0.2pp |
| 2018 | 88.5 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 88.5 | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 88.2 | +0.4pp |
| 2015 | 87.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 87.6 | +0pp |
| 2013 | 87.6 | -0.2pp |
| 2012 | 87.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 87.7 | +0.5pp |
| 2010 | 87.2 | -0.6pp |
| 2009 | 87.8 | -0.2pp |
| 2008 | 88 | -0.2pp |
| 2007 | 88.2 | +0.4pp |
| 2006 | 87.8 | +0.4pp |
| 2005 | 87.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Switzerland recorded 87.4 % of men (15–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.4pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 88.5 in 2017 and a trough of 87.2 in 2010.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks switzerland male labour force participation rate in Switzerland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 88.5 % of men (15–64) in 2017 and reached its lowest recorded value of 87.2 in 2010. The latest reading of 87.4 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.4pp.