Swiss poverty rate holds steady at 8.1%, employed poor increases

Latest statistics show rising poverty among working population despite overall stable poverty rates

Switzerland's poverty rate remained stable at 8.1% in 2023
Poverty rate among employed population increased to 4.4% in 2023
Single-parent households and people living alone are particularly affected by poverty

8.1%

Overall poverty rate 2023

4.4%

Employed poverty rate 2023

CHF 2,315

Monthly poverty threshold for single person

CHF 4,051

Monthly poverty threshold for family of four

"6.3% of the population had fallen into at least two types of payment arrears"
— Federal Statistical Office

Swiss Poverty Rate Remains Steady

Switzerland's poverty rate remained stable at 8.1% in 2023
Poverty rate among employed population increased to 4.4% in 2023
Single-parent households and people living alone are particularly affected by poverty