Swiss Youth Report Growing Sense of Powerlessness, Survey Shows

Generation Barometer 2025 reveals 88% of Swiss under-35s feel disconnected from societal influence, marking sharp rise from 73% in 2023.

88% of Swiss adults under 35 feel they have little to no influence on the future development of society.
The feeling of powerlessness among young Swiss adults rose from 73% in 2023 to 88% in 2025.
71% of the total Swiss population is pessimistic about the future.
Younger generations increasingly perceive a widening generation gap in Switzerland.

88%

of under-35s feel powerless regarding societal future

71%

of Swiss people are pessimistic about the future

"Young people seem to see less promise that things will get better with every generation."
— Sotomo Institute Study Authors

Youth Influence Collapses

88% of Swiss adults under 35 feel they have little to no influence on the future development of society.
The feeling of powerlessness among young Swiss adults rose from 73% in 2023 to 88% in 2025.
71% of the total Swiss population is pessimistic about the future.
Younger generations increasingly perceive a widening generation gap in Switzerland.

88%

of under-35s feel powerless regarding societal future

71%

of Swiss people are pessimistic about the future

"Young people seem to see less promise that things will get better with every generation."
— Sotomo Institute Study Authors