Switzerland Long-Term Unemployment (2024)
Switzerland's Long-Term Unemployment: 221.3 thousands of persons in 2024, +17 YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_UGAN), 2005–2024.
Switzerland (2024)
221.3
thousands of persons
+17 YoY
YoY Change
+17
thousands of persons
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | thousands of persons | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 221.3 | +17pp |
| 2023 | 204.3 | +0pp |
| 2022 | 204.3 | -44.1pp |
| 2021 | 248.4 | +10.8pp |
| 2020 | 237.6 | +21.3pp |
| 2019 | 216.3 | -15pp |
| 2018 | 231.3 | -2.3pp |
| 2017 | 233.6 | -4.6pp |
| 2016 | 238.2 | +9.3pp |
| 2015 | 228.9 | +2.3pp |
| 2014 | 226.6 | +7.7pp |
| 2013 | 218.9 | +14.6pp |
| 2012 | 204.3 | +6.4pp |
| 2011 | 197.9 | -14.4pp |
| 2010 | 212.3 | +29.1pp |
| 2009 | 183.2 | +36.6pp |
| 2008 | 146.6 | -9.6pp |
| 2007 | 156.2 | -12.6pp |
| 2006 | 168.8 | -15.7pp |
| 2005 | 184.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Switzerland recorded 221.3 thousands of persons in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +17.0pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 248.4 in 2021 and a trough of 146.6 in 2008.
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 long-term unemployment 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 248.4 thousands of persons in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 146.6 in 2008. The latest reading of 221.3 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +17.0pp.