Employment in Switzerland continued to rise slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase was once again driven by the services sector, while industry jobs continue to decline. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The employment outlook is positive overall, according to the employment barometer published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). + Why the Swiss jobless rate is climbing higher than European average Overall, the number of people in employment grew by 0.2% year-on-year to 5.544 million, said the barometer. Compared to the previous quarter, there was a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.2%. In the service sector, 9,700 new jobs were created between October and December, an increase of 0.2% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, 1,100 jobs were lost in industry and construction, a fall of 0.1%. This continued the trend of the previous quarter. + What lies ahead for Switzerland? Economic outlook 2026 Fewer vacancies The ...
