Swiss employment trends positive in 2024

Employment in Switzerland has continued to develop positively in 2024, with more jobs being created in the year’s first quarter. Although the employment indicator fell slightly in terms of outlook, it remains positive. The number of jobs rose by 1.8% compared to the previous year. In total, the Federal Statistical Office counted 5.48 million people in employment in Switzerland in the first quarter, according to a statement on Friday. However, the number of job vacancies fell by 9.7% to 114,300. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. Both the secondary and tertiary sectors contributed to job growth. The employment trend was upwards in almost all major regions. Growth was particularly strong in central Switzerland (+3.6%). Only in Ticino (-0.2%) did employment fall slightly. +Swiss employment rate rises in first quarter of 2024 Employment in the tertiary sector (services) rose by 2.0%. A total of 4.35 million people work in the service sector. More jobs were also ...