Swiss Employment Outlook Hits Post-2021 Low

KOF employment indicator drops to 0.3 points in Q3 2025, reaching its lowest level since early 2021, suggesting potential job market stagnation ahead.

Key Takeaways

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KOF employment indicator dropped to 0.3 points in Q3 2025
Previous quarter (Q2 2025) indicator was at 1.0 points
Survey based on responses from 4,400 Swiss companies
Employment outlook fell to 0.0 points

By The Numbers

0.3

KOF Employment Indicator Q3 2025

1.0

KOF Employment Indicator Q2 2025

4400

Companies surveyed

They Said

"A rapid upturn in the labour market is not in sight"
— KOF economists

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Employment Indicator Hits New Low

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Survey Methodology and Data

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Market Impact and Business Response

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Future Outlook and Implications

Sources & References

Employment prospects continue to deteriorate in Switzerland

SWI swissinfo.ch

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