January 10, 2025|
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|11 months agoSwiss Unemployment Rate Climbs to 2.8% in December
National unemployment figures show significant increase with 23,434 more jobseekers compared to previous year, indicating economic challenges.
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- Swiss unemployment rate increased to 2.8% in December 2024
- 130,293 people were registered as unemployed with regional employment centres
- Unemployment increased by 23,434 people compared to previous year
- Average unemployment rate for 2024 was 2.4%
By The Numbers
7.6%
Monthly increase in unemployment
22%
Year-over-year increase
112,563
Average number of unemployed people
They Said
"The trend of slightly rising unemployment figures observed since mid-2023 thus continued in 2024"
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Swiss Unemployment Hits New Peak
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December Statistics and Seasonal Factors
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Annual Overview and Trends
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