Increase in employment in 2nd quarter 2025
Neuchâtel, 25.08.2025 — In the 2nd quarter 2025, total employment (excluding agriculture) in Switzerland rose by 0.6% compared with the same quarter of the previous year (seasonally adjusted, +0.1% over previous quarter). Enterprises reported 10.0% 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).