Swiss Youth Mental Health Crisis Deepens

Generation Barometer 2025 reveals growing sense of helplessness among young Swiss adults, with 88% feeling powerless about societal influence.

88% of Swiss adults under 35 feel they have little influence on the future development of society.
71% of the total Swiss population is pessimistic about the future.
The feeling of powerlessness among under-35s rose from 73% in 2023 to 88% in 2025.
Young people increasingly perceive a widening generation gap.

88%

of under-35s feel powerless regarding societal influence

71%

of Swiss people are pessimistic about the future

15%

increase in youth helplessness since 2023

"Young adults in Switzerland see their influence on the future development of society diminishing."
— Sotomo Institute

"This lack of optimism for the future is particularly marked among younger generations."
— Generation Barometer Report

Youth Powerlessness Reaches Critical Mass

88% of Swiss adults under 35 feel they have little influence on the future development of society.
71% of the total Swiss population is pessimistic about the future.
The feeling of powerlessness among under-35s rose from 73% in 2023 to 88% in 2025.
Young people increasingly perceive a widening generation gap.