Registered unemployment in February 2017 - According to the State Secretariat of Economic Affairs (SECO) surveys, 159'809 unemployed persons were registered at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV) at the end of February 2017, 4'657 less than in the previous month.
The unemployment rate thus fell from 3.7% in January 2017 to 3.6% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment fell by 1'608 persons (-1.0%). Youth unemployment in February 2017 Youth unemployment (15 to 24 year olds) decreased by 674 persons (-3.4%) to 19'108.